Gangseo-gu Selected as an 'Excellent' Institution for Disaster Management Evaluation for 3 Consecutive Years

Received Excellent Ratings in Five Areas: Common, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) has been selected as an excellent institution for three consecutive years in the '2020 Disaster Management Evaluation' hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The 'Disaster Management Evaluation' has been conducted since 2005 to assess the overall capabilities of disaster management responsible agencies in the disaster field according to the 'Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety' and to improve any shortcomings.

This year's evaluation was conducted on 325 disaster management responsible agencies, including 28 central government ministries, 243 local governments, and 54 public institutions, divided into 46 indicators across 16 major competencies.

The district received excellent evaluations in five institutional competency evaluation areas: common, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

In particular, it achieved outstanding results in ▲professional education for disaster officers ▲comprehensive earthquake disaster prevention measures ▲improvements in disaster manuals ▲activation of autonomous disaster prevention groups ▲stockpile management of disaster management resources ▲disaster preparedness training ▲formation and familiarization of disaster response task forces ▲and cultivation of rapid initial response capabilities.

With this excellent institution selection, the district continues the record of being selected as an excellent institution in various safety fields last year, including ▲professional education in disaster and safety management ▲minimizing heatwave casualties ▲and promotion of autonomous disaster prevention groups.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “This is the result of efforts to create a safe environment city in Gangseo where life is comfortable,” and added, “We will continue to focus all our capabilities to do our best to protect the lives and property of residents from various disasters.”

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