Operating Cold Wave Task Force (TF) and Comprehensive Support Situation Room to Establish a Cold Wave Permanent Response System... Monitoring Damage Status
Operating 65 Cold Wave Shelters and Expanding Installation of Cold Wave Reduction Facilities (Smart Eco Shelter) to Enhance Convenience
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, both temperature and precipitation this winter are expected to be similar to average levels. However, heavy rain or snow may occur when affected by low-pressure systems, and temperatures could drop sharply if a cold continental high-pressure system moves in.
In response, Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Suhee) has formed a cold wave task force (TF) from mid-November to ensure residents can safely get through the winter. The cold wave task force (TF) consists of 3 teams across 9 departments, establishing a constant response system covering ▲cold wave situation management ▲support for vulnerable groups during cold waves ▲safety management of cold wave vulnerable facilities such as gas, fuel facilities, and crops.
Gangdong-gu also operates a comprehensive cold wave support situation room. This center will thoroughly monitor to prevent cold wave damage by receiving damage reports, managing the safety of vulnerable groups, providing medical support, and inspecting damage to cold wave vulnerable facilities.
When a cold wave warning is issued, patrols will distribute winter supplies to homeless people and provide shelter admission and health care services to prevent casualties. Support will also be provided to vulnerable groups for winter countermeasure expenses and heating costs. Additionally, the district office building, 18 community service centers, and 46 senior centers have been designated as cold wave shelters, completing preparations for the full winter cold wave season.
To assist residents who feel cold while using public transportation, heated seats and windbreaks have been installed at bus stops, and cold wave mitigation facilities such as the ‘Gangdong-type Smart Eco Shelter’ are being expanded to improve resident convenience. In particular, the ‘Smart Eco Shelter’ is highly praised by residents for its efficient operation tailored to the environment, as it controls all devices in real time through integrated control based on TOPIS, Seoul’s traffic information system, including ▲heating and cooling device control ▲screen door opening and closing ▲designated stopping positions.
Lee Suhee, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, stated, “We are carefully monitoring to ensure that residents do not suffer from cold wave damage this winter,” and added, “We ask residents to avoid going out as much as possible when a cold wave warning is issued and to be cautious about safety issues such as frozen water pipes and heating device fire accidents.”
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