Jung Jong-bok, Gijang County Governor, Conducts On-site Inspection for Summer Natural Disaster Preparedness

Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

Implementation of Safety Management Measures

Jeong Jong-bok, the mayor of Gijang County, conducted an inspection of disaster-prone areas and disaster prevention facilities within the jurisdiction on March 31, ahead of the summer natural disaster preparedness period.

On that day, Mayor Jeong visited the disaster-prone area along the Jwagwangcheon Stream to review pre-control and evacuation plans in case of emergencies, and focused on inspecting the operation status of the Jang-an Drainage Pump Station, a major disaster prevention facility in the area.

Jung Jong-bok, the head of Gijang County, conducting an on-site inspection at Jang-an Drainage Pump Station.

Mayor Jeong emphasized, "Disaster safety cannot be stressed enough," and instructed, "Minimize damage along the riverbanks through dredging before the rainy season, and ensure thorough inspections of disaster prevention facilities, including drainage pump facilities, to fully protect the precious lives and property of county residents from summer natural disasters."

During the summer natural disaster preparedness period (March 15 to May 14), Gijang County has formed a pre-preparation T/F team led by the deputy mayor as the head. The team is conducting a full survey of disaster-vulnerable areas within the jurisdiction, such as locations with potential human casualties, and is implementing safety management measures including facility maintenance for vulnerable structures, expansion of disaster warning and alert systems, and establishment of emergency plans.

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