Dongdaemun-gu, Free Installation Support for Flood Prevention Facilities

Expanding support from housing to commercial stores for flood prevention facilities in preparation for heavy summer rains

Full installation cost coverage for houses, up to 1 million KRW per business site for commercial stores

Water barrier panel

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) is supporting the installation of flood prevention facilities for all underground houses and small commercial stores in flood-prone areas in preparation for heavy summer rains.

This project supports the installation of water barriers at points vulnerable to surface water overflow (such as house entrances, underground stair entrances, and semi-basement house windows) and backflow prevention devices for units at risk of sewage backflow (such as drains, sinks, and toilets), tailored to the characteristics of underground households and business sites to prevent flood damage.

In anticipation of heavy rainfall this year, the district has expanded the project scope from housing only to include commercial stores. Installation costs for houses are fully covered, while commercial stores can receive support up to 1 million KRW per business site, with up to five business sites per store eligible for support.

Applications can be made by visiting the district office’s Water Management Division or the local community service center. This year, for residents’ convenience, applications are also accepted by phone.

Residents who have previously installed flood prevention facilities through this project shared positive feedback, saying, “Installing water barriers is less burdensome and more effective than piling sandbags at windows or entrances to prevent water intrusion, which gives us peace of mind,” and “The backflow prevention devices not only prevent sewage backflow but also block unpleasant odors, which was very beneficial.”

A district official stated, “Since this project provides free support for flood prevention within the district, we ask for widespread promotion in the community,” and added, “Those who receive flood prevention facility installations are requested to thoroughly manage the facilities by regularly removing debris around them to ensure they function properly.”

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