Kim In-bae, Jangan-gu Office Chief, Strengthens Emergency Inspections in Response to Extreme Heat

Kim In-bae, Jangan-gu Office Chief of Suwon Special City, has further strengthened an emergency response system prioritizing resident safety in response to the continued extreme heat wave.

On the 7th, Jangan-gu held an 'emergency heat wave response meeting' chaired by the Office Chief with all department heads in attendance, and conducted thorough inspections to ensure that field-specific countermeasures, including protection of vulnerable populations and securing the safety of outdoor workers, are operating without disruption.

At the meeting, Chief Kim In-bae emphasized, "Vulnerable groups such as the elderly and persons with disabilities are more significantly affected by heat waves, so special attention is necessary" and "outdoor workers face high risk of heat-related illnesses, so we must carefully monitor whether protective measures such as adherence to break times and securing rest areas are being properly maintained."

Currently, Jangan-gu is implementing △comprehensive inspections and extended operations of senior centers as heat wave shelters △inspections of air conditioning units at senior centers and support for cooling expenses △distribution of summer supplies to field workers such as environmental management personnel △installation and operation of heat reduction facilities in parks within the district.

Chief Kim In-bae stated, "There should be no gaps whatsoever in matters directly related to resident safety" and urged "all public officials to take responsibility and establish a tight safety net to minimize heat wave damage."