Joint Public-Private Training for Summer Natural Disaster Preparedness in Honam Region National Parks

Summer Heavy Rain Preparedness: Valley Rescue Training Conducted

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] The Baegam Office of Naejangsan National Park under the Korea National Park Service (Director Lee Jeon-ung) announced on the 21st that it conducted a joint civil-government rescue drill and workshop in the Namchang Valley area to prepare for natural disasters during the summer season.

This drill was attended by over 50 personnel from nine organizations, including the Naejangsan National Park Rescue Team, Jangseong Fire Station, Gwangju Mountain Rescue Team of the Korea Alpine Federation, Mudeungsan National Park Rescue Team, Mudeungsan National Park Eastern Rescue Team, Wolchulsan National Park Rescue Team, Dadohaehaesang National Park Rescue Team, and Byeonsanbando National Park Rescue Team.

The main purpose of the drill was to focus on rescue training assuming a situation where many visitors are stranded due to heavy summer rains.

After the drill, participants took part in the National Park Post-Traumatic Stress Prevention Program, a mental and physical health promotion program operated by the Baegam Office of Naejangsan National Park, to relieve trauma and stress experienced during life-saving activities.

Kim Hyun-kyo, Head of the Safety Measures Department, stated, “This drill aimed to minimize damage to the public through rapid response in disaster situations by fostering cooperation between civil and government sectors during the summer natural disaster preparedness period. We plan to continue such joint drills not only in the Honam region’s national parks but also in the Yeongnam and Central-Northern regions.”

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