Gwanak-gu, Free Installation and Inspection of Flood Prevention Facilities for Flood-Prone Houses

Free Installation and Inspection Support for Indoor Backflow Prevention Devices and Water Barrier Plates to Prevent Surface Water Inflow

Appearance of installed water barrier panel

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is promoting a project to install flood prevention facilities (indoor backflow preventers, water barrier panels) in low-lying underground houses to prevent flood damage caused by summer water-related disasters.

Recently, concerns about flood damage have increased due to guerrilla rainstorms caused by concentrated summer downpours and abnormal weather patterns.

Accordingly, the district announced that it will invest a total budget of 800 million KRW to provide free installation, support, and inspection (for already installed households) of flood prevention facilities (indoor backflow preventers, water barrier panels) to prevent flood damage in low-lying and underground houses in the area.

The indoor backflow preventer is a facility that prevents sewage from public sewer pipes from flowing back into underground houses when the water level rises higher than usual during concentrated heavy rains in the rainy season. It can be installed in sinks, washbasins, laundry rooms, toilets, etc.

The water barrier panel is a facility to prevent the inflow of surface water, mainly installed at underground entrances, gates, and windows with low thresholds. It is detachable, allowing users to attach it themselves during heavy rain.

Owners (or tenants) of previously flooded houses and underground houses who need installation or inspection of flood prevention facilities can apply to the Gwanak-gu Office Water Management Division or the local community service center. After an on-site survey, installation and support will be provided free of charge.

Meanwhile, since 2011, the district has been conducting the installation project for flood prevention facilities in underground houses. As of last year, 6,126 households have been supported with indoor backflow preventers and 2,424 households with water barrier panels.

In addition, a joint public-private patrol team consisting of 112 employees and voluntary disaster prevention members operates patrols during heavy rain, inspecting rivers, repeatedly flooded sections, and vulnerable areas by neighborhood, striving to achieve zero water-related disasters.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “Residents living in areas expected to be affected by water-related disasters this year are encouraged to take an interest and conduct inspections and maintenance, and to apply for facilities before the rainy season to prevent damage in advance. We will continue to make every effort to create a safe and top-tier city, Gwanak, by actively implementing flood prevention administration to prevent loss of life and property damage caused by water-related disasters.”

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