[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Anseong City will operate the 'Conscientious Umbrella Rental Program' from the 29th through September 30th to protect citizens from the continued extreme heat.
This initiative was established to prevent heat wave damage and promote the habitual use of umbrellas among citizens. A total of 20 easily accessible locations have been designated for daily public use, including 15 eup·myeon·dong Administrative Welfare Centers, the Central Library and Ayang Library, the Compassion Center, the Family Center, and the Seoanseong Sports Center.
Any citizen can freely rent and return umbrellas after identity verification, and usage instructions can be found through guidance materials and X banners displayed at each operating location.
Meanwhile, the city plans to continue expanding livelihood-oriented climate response policies beginning with the 'Conscientious Umbrella Rental Program' and will simultaneously pursue multi-faceted heat wave response measures including protection of vulnerable populations, operation of heat relief shelters, and promotion of action guidelines during heat wave alerts.
Mayor Kim Bo-ra stated, "Umbrellas are an effective heat wave response measure that can block ultraviolet rays and lower the perceived temperature by 7 degrees or more," and added, "I hope that through this rental program, citizens will more easily access and use umbrellas, which will not only help prevent heat-related illnesses but also raise public awareness of heat waves to a higher level."
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