Jeongeup-si Mobilizes Full Administrative Effort for Emergency Recovery from Heavy Rainfall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk is mobilizing all administrative resources for flood recovery following recent heavy rains.

Jeongeup City announced on the 11th that it is making every effort for rapid emergency restoration in areas damaged by road and river embankment washouts and landslides to prevent additional damage caused by continuous heavy rains.

Jeongeup City experienced heavy rainfall of 278mm under a heavy rain advisory issued on the 7th and a heavy rain warning on the 8th.

Since the 8th, Mayor Yoo Jin-seop of Jeongeup has visited flood-affected sites to check the progress of emergency recovery and instructed swift restoration to minimize residents' inconvenience.

Accordingly, the city is currently focusing on emergency recovery using construction equipment such as excavators and cranes.

In addition, the city plans to promptly complete damage restoration so that residents affected by the heavy rain can quickly return to their daily lives and strengthen thorough preventive measures to avoid secondary damage.

In particular, management and patrols will be intensively inspected for roads, rivers, and landslide preparedness.

Mayor Yoo said, “We will mobilize all administrative power for rapid emergency recovery measures to prevent further damage. We will also focus all efforts on thorough preparation to respond immediately to the prolonged COVID-19 situation and the ongoing rainy season.”

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