Free bottled water, smart shelters: Seoul braces itself for relentless heat
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Jung-gu in central Seoul was one of the districts to roll out an early heat wave response by providing free bottled water.
PHOTO: SEONGDONG-GU OFFICE
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SEOUL - With the ongoing heat wave taking a toll on people of all ages, multiple Seoul-based district offices launched measures to respond to the sweltering heat and prevent heat-related illnesses, especially among seniors.
Jung-gu in central Seoul was one of the districts to roll out an early heat wave response by providing free bottled water.
According to the district office, it installed bottled water refrigerators at five frequently visited public locations to prevent dehydration and heatstroke among senior residents, people with disabilities and those engaging in long hours of outdoor activities.
The water refrigerators operate daily from 10am. Each is filled with 600 bottles daily, with three deliveries to restock water bottles at 10am, 1pm and 4pm, making a total of 3,000 bottles available to Jung-gu residents. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
