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Busan City Supports Summer Items for Elderly Living Alone in Preparation for Extreme Heat

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will provide summer support items to vulnerable elderly citizens, particularly those living alone, seniors aged 75 and above, and those at high health risk, from June 23 to June 27, in preparation for the upcoming hot summer.

This initiative aims to reduce the health risks posed by extreme heat and support the elderly living in vulnerable conditions.

Details of the Support Program

• ●Target Group: 2,859 households of elderly citizens in vulnerable living situations, including those living alone, seniors aged 75 and above, and those at high health risk.

• ●Items Provided:

• ○Summer Blankets (855 households)

• ○Summer Underwear (1,640 households)

• ○Fans (364 households)

• ●The items will be distributed through local elderly care program staff, who will also provide health guidelines and emergency heat action instructions.

How the Program Works

• ●The items have been selected based on a survey conducted across 16 districts to assess the needs of elderly citizens living alone.

• ●The support aims to ensure these vulnerable citizens stay cool and safe during the hot summer months.

The total budget for this program is 80 million KRW and is funded by the city's disaster relief funds.

Additional Measures

In addition to distributing items, the staff will also conduct safety checks and share precautionary measures to avoid heatstroke and other health issues during extreme heat.

Jeong Tae-gi, Director of the Social Welfare Bureau, stated:

“This summer is expected to be hotter than usual, and we must pay close attention to the elderly, who are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat. Through this program, we hope to ensure that elderly citizens can safely navigate the summer, and we will continue our efforts to minimize the impact of heatwaves.”