Kim Kwang-deok, Vice Mayor of Yeoju City, Conducts On-Site Inspection in Preparation for Heavy Snow and Cold Wave

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Vice Mayor of Yeoju City Kim Kwang-deok conducted an on-site inspection on the 22nd together with the Citizen Safety Division in preparation for heavy snow and cold wave during winter.

The inspection was carried out to directly verify the operational status of citizen safety facilities in response to recent sharp temperature drops and frequent heavy snow forecasts, and to further strengthen the city's disaster response system.

Vice Mayor Kim first visited Changbu 2-dong Community Center, which operates as a cold wave shelter, and thoroughly examined the heating equipment operation and facility management status.

At the site, he carefully inquired about the well-being of elderly users utilizing the shelter and listened to complaints regarding convenience of use, demonstrating field-centered communication-style administration.

On this occasion, Vice Mayor Kim stated, "Ensuring the safety of vulnerable groups, including the elderly, is the top priority during periods of sudden cold waves," and instructed, "Leading the Citizen Safety Division, each department and township offices should cooperate organically to make all efforts in operating and promoting cold wave shelters so that not a single citizen is left out in the cold."

He added, "Since natural disasters are difficult to predict, thorough advance preparation and swift on-site response are the only ways to minimize damage," and repeatedly instructed, "All public officials, including those in the Citizen Safety Division, should break down departmental barriers, build a comprehensive safety network, and concentrate administrative capacity so that citizens can spend winter with peace of mind."