Seodaemun-gu, Free Installation of Flood Barriers and Backflow Preventers for Low-Lying Houses and Shops

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) will install flood prevention facilities free of charge in low-lying houses and shops in the area to prepare for flood damage caused by localized heavy rain in summer.

The district plans to invest more than 200 million won this year to install water barriers, indoor backflow preventers, and submersible pumps.

The water barriers are installed at entrances of low-lying houses and shops, and windows of semi-basement houses to block water on the road surface from entering during rain.

The indoor backflow preventer is a device that prevents rainwater from flowing back indoors through the sewer system and is installed in bathroom or sink drains.

Also, the submersible pump is used to pump out water.

Residents or merchants who wish to apply can visit the local community center or the Safety and Flood Control Division of the district office, and after on-site inspection, flood prevention facilities will be intensively installed by June.

A district official expressed hope for many applications from residents and merchants concerned about flooding and asked for attention to maintenance to ensure the functions are well maintained after installation.

For more details, contact the Safety and Flood Control Division of Seodaemun-gu Office.

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