Mayor Baek Kyunghyun: "I Will Make Senior Centers Safe and Comfortable Spaces"

Guri City Completes Installation of Emergency Call Bells
in 129 Senior Centers, a First in Gyeonggi Province

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyunghyun) announced on September 17 that it has established a foundation for proactively responding to the recent increase in emergency situations by fully installing emergency call bells in 129 senior centers within the city, the first such initiative in Gyeonggi Province, as part of its senior citizen service administration.

Guri City is installing emergency call bells in 129 senior centers within the city, the first in Gyeonggi Province, as part of its senior citizen service administration. Photo by Guri City

The emergency call bell system in senior centers is a measure that takes into account the nature of these spaces, where elderly citizens gather. The system is designed to connect directly to the police or fire department, enabling immediate dispatch to the scene in the event of sudden health issues or unexpected accidents. Through this system, the city expects to respond swiftly to unforeseen incidents and meet the growing social demand for the safety of senior citizens.

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, stated, "Since senior centers are places where anyone can enter and elderly citizens gather, they are vulnerable in terms of security. I hope that the installation of emergency call bells will make senior centers safer and more comfortable spaces. Guri City will continue to develop policies befitting an age-friendly city."

Guri City expects that the installation of these emergency call bells will significantly contribute to improving the quality of life for senior citizens and enhancing community welfare.

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