Gyeonggi Province Implements Protection Measures for Cold Wave Vulnerable Groups... Winter Supplies Support and Shelter Inspections

Gyeonggi Province is launching support programs for vulnerable groups following the issuance of this year’s first cold wave advisory.

This initiative is a field-oriented protection measure aimed at minimizing cold-related illnesses and daily inconveniences caused by the cold wave.

Gyeonggi Province will allocate 2.27 billion won from the disaster relief fund to cities and counties, and plans to provide winter supplies such as hot packs, scarves, and gloves to vulnerable groups, as well as support for the repair and inspection of heating equipment at cold wave shelters.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

In addition, to enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of cold wave shelters, a comprehensive inspection of 7,958 shelters across the province has been underway since the 27th of this month.

The main inspection items include: ▲ accuracy of shelter locations ▲ installation of guide signs ▲ operational status and safety management of heating equipment.

Lee Jongdon, Director of Safety Management at Gyeonggi Province, said, “We will thoroughly prepare and respond on-site to prevent casualties and inconvenience for residents due to winter cold waves.”

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