Kim Gwang-deok, Vice Mayor of Yeoju City, Conducts On-Site Inspection of Heat Refuge Centers in Preparation for Heat Wave

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong Reporter] Kim Gwang-deok, Vice Mayor of Yeoju City, conducted an on-site inspection of heat refuge centers on the 11th to support citizens in safely getting through the summer.

This inspection is a preemptive measure to respond to prolonged heat waves caused by climate change, designed to minimize casualties among vulnerable populations during extreme heat and ensure residents can safely and comfortably escape the heat.

Vice Mayor Kim visited the heat refuge center in Simseok 1st District and carefully inspected overall operations including the status of air conditioning equipment, ventilation conditions, and the provision of drinking water.

Vice Mayor Kim also attentively inquired about the well-being of elderly residents using the center and stated, "During extreme heat hours, please refrain from strenuous outdoor activities or fieldwork, and actively use the cool heat refuge centers to prevent heat-related illnesses."

He further instructed related department officials, "Please make every effort in managing heat refuge center facilities so that elderly residents and citizens can rest comfortably and without worry during the hot summer," emphasizing, "Please further strengthen surveillance activities and check-ins for vulnerable populations during heat waves, such as elderly people living alone."