Donghae City Strengthens Fire Safety Management in Aging Apartments... Launches "119 Fire Evacuation Safety Call" Service

Donghae City in Gangwon Province announced on November 24 that it will be accepting applications for the "119 Fire Evacuation Safety Call" service until December 9 as part of efforts to strengthen fire safety management in aging apartment complexes.

A view of Donghae City Hall. Provided by Donghae City

The "119 Fire Evacuation Safety Call" is a service designed for vulnerable groups who have difficulty evacuating on their own, such as children with care gaps, people with disabilities, the elderly, and seniors living alone. When a fire is reported within the city, the 119 emergency control center is promptly notified and proactively provides evacuation guidance via phone call or text message.

Citizens who wish to apply for the service can visit their nearest administrative welfare center or the management office of their apartment complex to fill out an application form and submit a consent form for the collection and use of personal information of the evacuation-vulnerable person and their guardian.

During the application period, Donghae City plans to actively promote the service to residents of aging multi-family housing and vulnerable groups in the region to ensure that more citizens can benefit from this initiative.

Lee Inseop, Head of the Safety Division, said, "'119 Fire Evacuation Safety Call' is a service that can greatly enhance safety with just a little attention," and urged many people to participate for the safety of those with limited evacuation abilities.

He added, "Donghae City will further strengthen cooperation with the fire department and apartment management offices to establish a more robust local fire safety management system."

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