Korea Forest Service Conducts 'Emergency Diagnosis' at Wildfire Sites to Prevent Secondary Damage Such as Landslides

An emergency assessment team visiting the wildfire damage site in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do is conducting an on-site investigation to prevent secondary damage such as landslides. The emergency assessment team is composed of landslide experts from the National Institute of Forest Science, the Korea Forest Engineering Association, and professional engineers. Provided by the Korea Forest Service

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Forest Service will conduct an emergency assessment at wildfire sites to prevent secondary damage such as landslides.

The Korea Forest Service announced on the 23rd that it will carry out an emergency assessment targeting areas where wildfire extinguishing has been completed, including Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province and Andong and Yecheon in Gyeongbuk Province.

The emergency assessment will be led by an emergency assessment team composed of experts in landslide fields, including the National Institute of Forest Science, the Korea Forest Engineering Association, and professional engineers. The process involves pre-dividing the investigation sites through geographic information system analysis and drone filming, followed by on-site investigations.

Additionally, in areas where soil erosion damage is identified during the on-site investigation, preventive measures against landslides such as stacking sandbags, covering with plastic sheets, and diverting water channels will be promptly implemented.

Subsequently, based on the emergency assessment results, the Korea Forest Service plans to calculate the major processes and required budget necessary to prevent secondary damage and immediately take emergency actions.

Kim Yong-gwan, Director of Forest Protection at the Korea Forest Service, stated, “Through the emergency assessment, we will promptly establish safety measures for wildfire-affected areas such as Jeongseon in Gangwon Province.”

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