As of 11 a.m. on the 11th, a heat advisory was expanded to all of Seoul. The Seoul metropolitan government said it will strengthen its response to the heat.
The Seoul metropolitan government said it is operating a comprehensive heat response situation room to minimize damage to residents. The situation room monitors and responds to weather conditions, damage reports, and protection measures for vulnerable groups.
Excluding Gangbuk District, which is using a cramped temporary office due to a new headquarters construction, 24 other districts will designate their district office buildings as heat shelters and keep them open 24 hours.
Each district also activated a situation room to operate cooling facilities, manage heat shelters, and stock emergency relief supplies.
They will also check in by phone with vulnerable seniors and, if they cannot be reached, visit in person to assess their health. The city will increase staff managing areas with concentrations of homeless people and strengthen counseling and patrols for the homeless.
To protect construction workers who work outdoors, the city recommends guaranteeing sufficient rest time and providing rest areas. It will also check whether these measures are being followed.
The Seoul metropolitan government plans to provide all residents with heat safety guidelines using the city's electronic signboards, website, and safety alert texts.