Jeju Fire Headquarters Inspects Flood Control Equipment for Summer Natural Disaster Preparedness

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Park Geun-oh) is conducting a focused inspection on the management status of water control equipment to proactively prepare for and respond to natural disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains during the summer season until the 16th.

According to the Jeju Fire Headquarters on the 14th, this inspection involved organizing a specialized equipment inspection team to check the management status of 992 water control equipment items, including power pumps, conducting emergency measures, and evaluating equipment operation capabilities, with a focus on maintaining 100% operational status of the water control equipment.

Additionally, suggestions and other necessary improvements in equipment operation were actively collected to be reflected in future fire safety policies.

Park Geun-oh, Chief of the Fire Safety Headquarters, stated, “Through continuous inspections of water control equipment, we will maintain 100% operational status and utilize the equipment in case of emergencies to minimize damage to residents caused by natural disasters such as typhoons and floods through prompt response.”

Meanwhile, last year, there were a total of four natural disasters caused by typhoons and heavy rains in the Jeju area, with property damage amounting to 55 million KRW.

The Jeju Fire Department responded to a total of 114 incidents, deploying 619 personnel and 220 pieces of equipment, handling 7 rescues, 60 drainage support cases (514 tons), and 48 safety measures.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil panax33@asiae.co.kr

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