Jangheung-gun Works Hard to Support Flood Damage Recovery in Affected Areas

Prompt Response Including Damage Assessment and Recovery Through On-Site Administration

More than 210 public officials from Jangheung-gun are conducting flood damage restoration work at the sites of damage, focusing on Daedeok-eup, where the damage is severe, as well as three towns and townships in the southern region. (Photo by Jangheung-gun)

[Jangheung＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung County in Jeonnam experienced record-breaking heavy rain averaging 416mm (with a maximum of 565mm in Daedeok-eup) from the 5th to the 7th, causing numerous casualties and property damage. On the 8th, emergency restoration work began after visiting the damage sites.

According to Jangheung County on the 9th, the record-breaking heavy rain from the 5th to the 7th caused damage including house flooding, landslides, road damage, and livestock barn flooding, resulting in the death of 65,000 chickens and ducks.

In response, the county organized about 210 public officials from the main office to focus on restoration work at flood-damaged sites in three southern towns and townships, centered on Daedeok-eup, which suffered severe damage.

Additionally, due to a shortage of personnel for damage investigation in the towns and townships, there were concerns about delays in damage assessment. Therefore, main office employees will directly visit the sites through a ‘field administration’ initiative to promptly assess damage and focus on restoration.

County Governor Jeong Jong-sun said, “All public officials of Jangheung County are making every effort through ‘field administration’ to ensure residents can safely return to their daily lives.”

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