Mayor Sohn Baechan Heads to the Field After First Extreme Heat Alert in Paju... "Citizen Safety Comes First"

Paju City Inspects Heat Relief Shelters and Construction Sites for Response Readiness
"We Will Ensure Thorough Protection of Vulnerable Groups, Including the Elderly and Outdoor Workers, Against Heatwaves"

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province is strengthening its on-site response to protect vulnerable populations and prevent heat-related illnesses following the first issuance of an extreme heat alert this summer.

Mayor Sohn Baechan visited the "Paju Hanmogum Rest Area" on the 5th amid the issuance of a heatwave emergency alert and heatwave warning, communicating with citizens. Provided by Paju City

The city of Paju announced on the 6th that Mayor Sohn Baechan conducted emergency inspections of heat relief shelters, resting facilities for construction workers, and the 'Paju Hanmogum Rest Area' on the 5th, amid the issuance of an extreme heat alert and heat warning, to check on the heatwave response measures in place.

This inspection focused on ensuring that the measures established to protect citizens and outdoor workers from the heat are effectively functioning in the field.

Mayor Sohn first visited the Janggok-ri Heat Relief Shelter in Jori-eup to check the operation status of cooling equipment, maintenance of proper indoor temperature, user conveniences, and facility management conditions.

He also personally checked the health and inconveniences of elderly residents using the shelter. Mayor Sohn instructed onsite staff to regularly check the operation of cooling facilities and hygienic conditions, so that elderly and other vulnerable citizens can use the shelters comfortably during the heatwave alert period.

Mayor Sohn Baechan visited the construction site of the Childcare Support Center on the 5th, during the issuance of the extreme heat emergency alert and heat advisory, to communicate with the officials. Photo by Paju City

Next, he visited the construction site of the Childcare Comprehensive Support Center to inspect the conditions for worker protection. He checked whether the cooling equipment in the resting facilities was operating, the availability of cold water, and how the rest areas were managed, as well as whether safety guidelines regarding heatwaves were being followed.

He specifically advised that if any symptoms suggestive of heat-related illness—such as dizziness, headache, or nausea—appear, work should be halted immediately and workers should be moved to a cool place for prompt first aid.

Lastly, Mayor Sohn visited the 'Paju Hanmogum Rest Area,' which provides free refrigerated bottled water to citizens. He inspected water replenishment procedures, refrigeration status, and facility management, and listened to feedback from citizens using the shelter.

Paju City currently operates Hanmogum Rest Areas at 20 locations throughout the city, taking into account areas with high foot traffic, public transportation users, and places where vulnerable populations are more likely to need relief during heatwaves.

Mayor Sohn Baechan stated, "Heatwaves are a natural disaster that threaten the lives and safety of citizens, so practical and effective responses in the field are more important than ever. We will pay even closer attention to managing heatwave response facilities and support measures to ensure that vulnerable citizens, such as the elderly and outdoor workers, do not suffer harm."

Mayor Sohn Baechan is communicating with residents at Janggok 2-ri heat shelter amid the issuance of a heatwave emergency alert and heatwave warning on the 5th. Provided by Paju City

Paju City plans to continue checking weather conditions through the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters while conducting ongoing inspections of heat relief shelters and cooling facilities, checking in on vulnerable residents, protecting workers at construction sites and outdoor workplaces, and promoting guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses as long as the heatwave alerts continue.

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