Kim Dong-yeon Orders Proactive Response to Flood Damage for Vulnerable Groups... Official Letters Sent to 31 Cities and Counties

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon has instructed proactive measures in 31 cities and counties within the province to minimize casualties caused by the monsoon season and to protect vulnerable groups.

On the 26th, Gyeonggi Province announced that it urgently disseminated a directive letter from Governor Kim Dong-yeon regarding preparations for the monsoon to each city and county.

In the letter, Governor Kim Dong-yeon stated, "With the official start of the monsoon season this year, casualties are expected," and urged, "Please respond proactively to the monsoon through thorough prior preparations in each city and county."

He also instructed, "Designate dedicated personnel for one-on-one evacuation assistance for disaster-vulnerable groups to immediately guide evacuation in case of flooding in underground spaces such as semi-basement houses and underground parking lots, and inspect the alert and evacuation support systems to ensure that households with disabilities, elderly living alone, and other vulnerable groups with mobility difficulties can respond swiftly."

Additionally, he added, "Remove cigarette butts, trash, and fallen leaves that obstruct drainage in rainwater inlets and drainage pipes, and thoroughly check the operation of blocking facilities (pump facilities) such as riverside parking lots, Sewolgyo Bridge, and underground underpasses."

Earlier, Gyeonggi Province designated the period from May 15 to October 15 as the comprehensive summer flood and wind disaster countermeasure period, establishing an emergency response system aimed at prioritizing life protection, rapid situation dissemination, thorough prior control and resident evacuation, and swift recovery and relief support.

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