Seodaemun-gu, Free Installation of Flood Prevention Facilities for Summer Flood Preparedness

Support for Flood Barriers and Backflow Preventers at Over 230 Low-Lying Houses and Commercial Buildings

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) will proactively prepare for flood damage caused by heavy summer rains by installing flood prevention facilities free of charge in low-lying residential and commercial areas.

The district will allocate a budget of 300 million KRW to support the installation of 'water blocking panels' and 'indoor backflow preventers' in about 230 vulnerable locations within the area.

The water blocking panels are installed at entrances of low-lying houses and shops, as well as windows of semi-basement homes, to block rainwater on the ground from flowing inside during rainfall.

The indoor backflow preventer is a device installed in bathroom or kitchen sink drains that prevents water from sewage systems from flowing back indoors when the sewage water level rises.

This device also effectively blocks unpleasant odors under normal conditions.

The district plans to focus on installing flood prevention facilities by June this year after on-site inspections, upon receiving applications from residents at the local community centers or the district office's Safety and Flood Control Division. When tenants apply, the consent of the building owner is required.

A district official said, "We hope for active applications from residents and merchants in low-lying areas and ask for attention to maintenance to ensure the facilities function well after installation."

For more details, please contact the Safety and Flood Control Division of Seodaemun-gu Office.

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