Kinmen University and Community Create 'Guardian Map' to Identify Priority Assistance Targets in Disasters
Students from Kinmen University's Department of Long-Term Care collaborated with the Guningtou community to create the 'Beishan Community Guardian Map,' which marks households needing priority care, community resources, and evacuation routes to improve disaster response efficiency.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Wu Wenrong, Kinmen, 11th) Students from the Department of Long-Term Care at Kinmen University, together with the Guningtou community, have established the 'Beishan Community Guardian Map.' This map identifies households requiring priority care, available community resources, and evacuation routes, aiming to help the community quickly locate those in need during a disaster, thereby shortening rescue and evacuation times.
According to a press release issued today by Kinmen University's Department of Long-Term Care, students, led by Guningtou Community Development Association Chairman Li Jinchang and community volunteers, recently conducted a field survey and household visits in Beishan Hamlet, Guning Village, Jinning Township, to collaboratively create the 'Beishan Community Guardian Map.'
The department stated that during the visits, students used interviews, observations, and resource inventories to understand residents' living conditions, health needs, and disaster preparedness. They then marked households needing priority care, community resources, and evacuation routes on the map. In addition to roads and building locations, the map records the profiles of elderly residents who need attention, including those living alone, those with mobility issues, and those who rarely go out. The goal is to help the community more quickly identify those needing assistance during a disaster, reducing the time needed for rescue, care, and evacuation.
Li Jinchang stated, 'The guardian map is not just a map; it is a promise of mutual care within the community. When residents know and care for each other, they can find those in need faster when a disaster strikes.'
Hsieh Yan-Ping, Dean of the College of Health and Nursing at Kinmen University, stated that this activity is a result of the Ministry of Education's University Social Responsibility (USR) project, 'A New Blueprint for Super-Aged Communities – Building Health Literacy and a Safety Protection Network for the Elderly.' Through practical coursework and community collaboration, students not only learn professional knowledge in long-term care and disaster prevention for the elderly but also understand community needs in real-world settings, cultivating caring practices and problem-solving skills. (Editor: Chang Mingkun) 1150611
According to a press release issued today by Kinmen University's Department of Long-Term Care, students, led by Guningtou Community Development Association Chairman Li Jinchang and community volunteers, recently conducted a field survey and household visits in Beishan Hamlet, Guning Village, Jinning Township, to collaboratively create the 'Beishan Community Guardian Map.'
The department stated that during the visits, students used interviews, observations, and resource inventories to understand residents' living conditions, health needs, and disaster preparedness. They then marked households needing priority care, community resources, and evacuation routes on the map. In addition to roads and building locations, the map records the profiles of elderly residents who need attention, including those living alone, those with mobility issues, and those who rarely go out. The goal is to help the community more quickly identify those needing assistance during a disaster, reducing the time needed for rescue, care, and evacuation.
Li Jinchang stated, 'The guardian map is not just a map; it is a promise of mutual care within the community. When residents know and care for each other, they can find those in need faster when a disaster strikes.'
Hsieh Yan-Ping, Dean of the College of Health and Nursing at Kinmen University, stated that this activity is a result of the Ministry of Education's University Social Responsibility (USR) project, 'A New Blueprint for Super-Aged Communities – Building Health Literacy and a Safety Protection Network for the Elderly.' Through practical coursework and community collaboration, students not only learn professional knowledge in long-term care and disaster prevention for the elderly but also understand community needs in real-world settings, cultivating caring practices and problem-solving skills. (Editor: Chang Mingkun) 1150611
FAQ
How will this guardian map be used?
During a disaster, it will help community leaders and volunteers quickly identify residents who need assistance for rescue and evacuation.
How will the map's information be updated?
No specific update plan is mentioned in the article, but it may be updated through future student activities or community efforts.
Who funds this initiative?
It is part of the Ministry of Education's University Social Responsibility (USR) project, suggesting public funding.