Ganghwa-gun Operates Comprehensive Situation Room in Preparation for Chuseok

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa-gun will operate a comprehensive situation room composed of eight countermeasure task forces by major sector from September 30th through October 4th to prepare for the Chuseok holiday period.

The county has established comprehensive measures for the holiday period to ensure residents spend the holiday comfortably and safely, with a policy of making its best efforts so residents face no inconveniences. In particular, the county plans to discourage travel and gatherings to prevent COVID-19 resurgence during this holiday period, and will thoroughly promote public awareness of quarantine guidelines and implement rigorous quarantine management.

The task forces are composed of ▲comprehensive situation room operations ▲COVID-19 quarantine countermeasures ▲reception and processing of various civil complaints and summary civil matters ▲household waste disposal ▲safe transport of returning travelers ▲disaster management system establishment ▲rapid road recovery ▲emergency patient treatment and transport measures, enabling swift responses to citizen inconveniences.

Additionally, 21 facilities including health centers, regional emergency medical institutions, clinics, and pharmacies will participate in emergency medical services during the holiday period. Information on on-duty medical institutions and holiday-duty pharmacies is available through the Ganghwa County Health Center website.

The county also plans to make efforts in establishing strict public service ethics through civil service discipline and conduct inspection, and establishing emergency preparedness posture for public officials.

County Governor Yu Cheon-ho stated, “This year's Chuseok brings more concern than joy due to COVID-19,” and added, “I hope the holiday becomes one where we protect our beloved families' safety by maintaining social distancing and refraining from travel during the holiday period.”

He further stated, “Together with approximately 700 public officials, we will do our best in implementing comprehensive holiday measures.”