Iksan-si, Jeonbuk, Enters Emergency Response System for Summer Natural Disasters

Iksan City in Jeonbuk has entered an emergency response system to prepare for natural disasters during the summer season.

According to Iksan City, on the 5th, Mayor Jeong Heon-yul presided over a disaster safety situation room meeting, where 14 related departments including Citizen Safety and Construction attended a countermeasure briefing to prepare for heavy rain, typhoons, and heatwaves.

Accordingly, each department will collaborate on preemptive response, preparedness, and recovery promotion plans so that responses can be carried out according to the manual.

A view of Iksan City Hall. [Photo by Iksan City]

Earlier, from the 22nd to the 26th of last month, the city inspected disaster-vulnerable facilities such as local rivers, sewage systems, retaining walls, steep slopes, underpasses, construction sites, and drainage pumping stations. Ahead of the full-scale rainy season, preemptive safety measures, including sewage dredging work, were also completed to reduce damage.

The city has designated the heatwave countermeasure period until September 30 and the summer natural disaster countermeasure period until October 15, forming a phased emergency response team to operate a 24-hour response system and begin full-scale operations.

Mayor Jeong stated, "In disaster response, it is necessary to respond proactively and even excessively if needed," and urged, "Prepare thoroughly to prevent loss of life and property damage in preparation for heavy rain and typhoons."

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