Hamyang Governor Jin Byeongyoung Inspects Operation of Heatwave Shelters in Preparation for Extreme Heat

Visit to Gowoon and Indang Senior Centers in Hamyang-eup
Inspection of Cooling Facilities and Emergency Response System

Operation of 627 Heatwave Shelters
Review of Protection Measures for Vulnerable Groups During Heatwaves

Hamyang County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on July 13 that County Governor Jin Byeongyoung visited local heatwave shelters to inspect their operations and on-site response in preparation for the heatwave.

This inspection was organized to prevent heat-related illnesses and to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups, with a particular focus on checking the current status of shelter operations and the management of cooling facilities.

[Photo by Hamyang County] Jin Byeongyoung, the county governor, is visiting heatwave shelters in the area to listen to the inconveniences and suggestions of elderly users in preparation for the heatwave.

Governor Jin visited Gowoon Senior Center and Indang Senior Center in Hamyang-eup to inspect the proper functioning of air conditioning units, the maintenance of indoor temperatures, the operation of cooling facilities, and the emergency response system. He also listened to any inconveniences and suggestions from the elderly users of the shelters.

Currently, Hamyang County operates 627 heatwave shelters in the region and is implementing various measures to prevent damage from the heatwave, such as providing support for cooling expenses, checking in on vulnerable groups, conducting monitoring activities, and promoting guidelines for coping with heatwaves.

Governor Jin stated, "We will continue to inspect the operation of heatwave shelters and our heatwave response system to minimize damages caused by extreme heat."

A heatwave is not just a recurring seasonal phenomenon but a disaster that requires preparation. For heatwave shelters to fulfill their purpose, ongoing on-site inspections and management must be maintained to ensure that vulnerable groups can actually use them.

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