Gyeonggi Province Confirms 418 Heat-Related Illness Cases During Summer Safety Inspections

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Cheon Ui-hyeon] Gyeonggi Province announced that on the 4th, it held a "Joint Provincial-Municipal Meeting to Prepare for Summer Windstorms, Waterlogging, and Heat Waves" (13th TF) at the Northern Government Complex Disaster Situation Room and reviewed summer safety management measures against heat waves, landslides, large-scale event crowds, and water activities.

The meeting was presided over by Kim Kyu-shik, Director of Safety Management.

Heat-related illness cases in the province totaled 418 from May 15 to August 2, with outdoor work sites accounting for 110 cases, the highest number.

The province requested construction sites adjust work hours and reduce or halt outdoor work according to heat wave alert levels, and decided to extend the operating hours of cooling centers.

To prevent landslides, inspections were conducted at 2,580 vulnerable areas. Large-scale performances and sporting events have been designated as priority management targets, and five municipalities will operate water safety special measures through the 23rd.

Director Kim Kyu-shik stated, "Most importantly, we must minimize casualties," and added, "Please ensure thorough on-site protective measures such as work hour adjustments and sufficient rest."