Busan Urgently Allocates 100 Million Won from Disaster Relief Fund Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave

"Cooling Costs for Senior Centers and Welfare Facilities Supported"

Enhanced Protection for the Elderly, Disabled, and Homeless

In response to the record-breaking heat wave, Busan city will urgently allocate 100 million won from the disaster relief fund to protect vulnerable groups.

On August 3, Busan City (Mayor Jeon Jae-soo) announced that, in the wake of the first major heat wave warning ever issued for Busan and the prolonged duration of the extreme heat, the city will implement emergency special measures for vulnerable groups such as elderly people, people with disabilities, and the homeless.

The disaster relief fund allocated this time will be distributed through the Busan Community Chest of Korea. It will be used to cover cooling costs for 225 senior centers, as well as air conditioning expenses for general social welfare centers, welfare centers for people with disabilities, and the comprehensive support center for the homeless. The fund will also support the provision of heat wave prevention supplies.

The support items will include fans, cooling products, bottled water, and other supplies necessary to respond to the extreme heat. The city also plans to extend the operating hours of social welfare facilities designated as cooling shelters in preparation for continued high temperatures.

Currently, Busan city is conducting regular wellbeing checks for people living alone, field patrols for homeless individuals, safety management for people with disabilities, and inspections of cooling equipment in social welfare facilities. When a heat wave advisory is in effect, home care aides and disability support workers check on the health of vulnerable residents by phone and in person, and respond quickly to emergencies should they arise.

The city plans to continue monitoring the protection measures for vulnerable groups throughout the heat wave and to consider additional support based on on-site needs.

Mayor Jeon Jae-soo stated, "The current heat wave is not just a period of hot weather but a disaster that threatens citizens' lives and safety. We will immediately provide funds and support wherever needed, concentrating our administrative resources so that every resident can spend the summer in safety."

Busan City Hall.

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