Gas Safety Corporation, Safety Inspection and Emergency Recovery Support for Flooded Gas Facilities

Safety Inspections Completed for 567 Gas Facilities Damaged by Heavy Rain
Restoration of Affected Traditional Market Facilities Underway
Drainage Status Checked for Flood-Prone Gas Supply Facilities
"Flooded Gas Facilities Must Be Inspected by Experts"

Flooded gas facility safety inspection and emergency recovery support site. Scene of transferring a small storage tank to a safe location. (Photo by Korea Gas Safety Corporation)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Korea Gas Safety Corporation announced on the 12th that it conducted safety inspections and emergency recovery support for gas facilities submerged by the monsoon rains.

The corporation inspected the safety of 567 gas facilities damaged by heavy rains during the monsoon season and took safety measures for 209 of them.

In particular, emergency safety inspections were carried out and facility restoration is being promoted for four traditional markets severely affected by flooding: Iljuk Market and Juksan Market in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province; Gurye 5-Day Market in Gurye, Jeollanam-do; and Hwagae Market in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do.

Special caution is required when a heavy rain warning is issued and afterward. When a warning is issued, refrain from going out and thoroughly check weather information. Avoid riverside and flood-prone areas while driving.

It is important to turn off the gas valve to prevent leaks in advance, as secondary damage can occur due to gas leaks. For gas supply facilities in low-lying flood-prone areas, the drainage status of storage tank rooms and container storage rooms should be checked frequently.

After a warning is issued, residents living in houses submerged in water should check whether the gas and electric circuit breakers have been turned off. Gas supply and usage facilities that have been flooded, including gas ranges and pressure regulators, must undergo safety inspections by experts before use.

A corporation official stated, "We are strengthening the emergency response system for disaster preparedness and focusing all efforts on preventing secondary gas accidents through step-by-step response plans," adding, "We will provide prompt support such as emergency recovery of gas facilities in flood-affected areas in accordance with national and disaster management responsibilities."

The corporation formed a task force (TF) in May to prepare for natural disasters during the summer season.

The TF is engaged in ▲ supporting joint inspections by central and local governments for vulnerable facilities ▲ gas safety education and publicity ▲ establishing an emergency recovery cooperation system with related organizations.

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