Jeonnam Police Assist Flood Recovery Area Disinfection with Drones

Focused Infectious Disease Prevention and Quarantine Support During Disasters Such as Heavy Rain and Typhoons

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 8th that it has started supporting quarantine efforts using drones in disaster-affected areas where there is no capacity for epidemic prevention due to recovery work following heavy rains in the region.

This quarantine support has been conducted since the 20th of last month, focusing on heavily rain-damaged areas such as Gurye and Gokseong, in cooperation with local governments in the affected regions.

The flooded areas are in a vulnerable sanitary condition due to a mixture of garbage and filth, and as recovery work is prolonged, there is concern about infectious diseases caused by pathogens or mosquitoes.

Accordingly, the police utilized pest control drones, which are educational aircraft in their possession, to carry out community-friendly police activities aimed at improving the social atmosphere, which has been stagnant due to diseases caused by flood damage and COVID-19.

In particular, by using drones to thoroughly disinfect not only wide areas in a short time but also places difficult for vehicles or people to access, it is expected to have a positive effect such as providing a sense of security to the residents.

Going forward, the police will continue to actively support disaster recovery activities by utilizing available equipment in the event of disasters such as heavy rain and typhoons.

A Jeonnam Police Agency official stated, “As COVID-19 is spreading nationwide and social distancing measures have been strengthened, we will help with quarantine in areas where the sanitary environment has become vulnerable, protecting the safety and health of residents as warm-hearted police.”

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