Yeonggwang-gun Selected as an 'Excellent Institution' in Disaster Management Evaluation for Two Consecutive Years

Published 23 May.2023 14:15(KST)

Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, was selected as an excellent institution for two consecutive years in the ‘2023 Disaster Management Evaluation’ hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, receiving government awards and incentives including prize money.

Yeonggwang County Office Building [Photo by Yeonggwang County]

The Disaster Management Evaluation, conducted annually since 2005, is a comprehensive assessment by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety that diagnoses the key capabilities of disaster management responsible agencies at each stage (prevention, preparedness, response, recovery) to enhance the national level of disaster management.

This year, the evaluation covered 338 disaster management responsible agencies, including central administrative agencies, local governments, and public institutions, assessing 45 indicators across six areas of disaster safety management.

In this evaluation, the county received favorable reviews in various indicators such as disaster management fund administration, stockpiling and management of disaster management resources, status and performance of new and reinforced warning and alert facilities, rapid initial response capabilities during disasters, securing and managing disaster relief infrastructure, and recovery project management capabilities.

County Governor Kang Jong-man said, “This evaluation result is the fruit of all residents’ efforts to create a safe Yeonggwang,” and added, “We will continue to strengthen disaster management capabilities and do our best for the safety of our residents.”