Park Jong-geun, Icheon Vice Mayor, Inspects Cold Wave Response Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Vice Mayor Park Jong-geun of Icheon City has launched on-site inspections to protect vulnerable groups and strengthen citizen safety in preparation for the ongoing cold wave.

Vice Mayor Park ordered thorough advance responses to minimize damage from the prolonged cold wave at a cold wave countermeasures meeting on the 19th.

At the meeting, Vice Mayor Park emphasized that all departments should make every effort in continuous cold wave awareness campaigns and facility management to prevent damage to vulnerable groups including the elderly and homeless.

He also instructed departments to maintain an immediate response system for various daily life damages such as frozen water pipes.

On the 20th, he visited cold wave shelters in the city to inspect their operational status.

Vice Mayor Park carefully examined the heating conditions and usage amenities of the shelters and ordered strengthened management to ensure citizens can use them without inconvenience.

In particular, he instructed the city to prepare publicity measures so citizens can easily learn about cold wave shelters operating on holidays and at night, emergency overnight shelters available during emergencies, and climate insurance programs through which citizens affected by cold wave damage can receive compensation.

Vice Mayor Park stated, "Advance preparation is of utmost importance in preventing damage from cold waves," and added, "We will do our best to implement field-oriented responses and comprehensive support so all citizens can safely get through the winter."