Jeonnam Jangseong-gun Takes Proactive Measures to Prevent Wildfires

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] On the 6th, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do held an "Emergency Video Conference for Wildfire Prevention" at the county office video conference room.

Due to the continuous dry climate and strong winds, the meeting was held to review the county's wildfire prevention measures and strengthen preventive activities. The video conference, chaired by the Director of the Economic Construction Bureau, was attended by all 11 town and township heads.

The most emphasized point in the meeting was wildfire prevention. This is because of the shortage of firefighting helicopters due to recent wildfires in Samcheok, Gangwon-do, and Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The dry climate and strong winds are also expected to accelerate the spread of wildfires, raising awareness.

Currently, the county has decided to operate a "Special Large Wildfire Countermeasure Period" until April 17 and has formed a special countermeasure headquarters to begin emergency duty.

A county official stated, "63% of wildfire causes are due to burning activities near forest areas and accidental fires caused during hiking," emphasizing, "We will thoroughly educate to prevent burning activities within 100 meters of forests, and any arsonists will be strictly caught to raise awareness."

The county plans to strengthen the activities of the specialized wildfire prevention and suppression team to monitor and crack down on illegal burning activities. Additionally, it will actively use village broadcasts and vehicle-mounted loudspeaker broadcasts to promote a complete ban on burning fields and garbage among residents.

In case of wildfire occurrence, unmanned surveillance cameras will be utilized to the fullest to focus on early suppression. All available administrative resources will be concentrated, and through close cooperation with related organizations, the spread of wildfires will be fully blocked.

Furthermore, the county will encourage resident participation by holding the "Green Village Campaign Without Burning Wildfires," involving 237 villages in the Jangseong area, and sending disaster alert messages.

Kim Seon-ju, Director of the Economic Construction Bureau of Jangseong-gun, said, "Since 61.1% of our county's total area is forest, the special interest and participation of the residents in wildfire prevention are necessary," adding, "The county will establish a preparedness system to respond swiftly at all times with a sense of crisis equivalent to the national crisis alert 'Severe' level."

Jangseong=Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu chg6001@asiae.co.kr

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