Hong Nampyo, Changwon Special City Mayor, Conducts Daily Inspections of Large Construction Sites Amid Heavy Rain

Strengthening Surveillance for Heavy Rain Preparedness

24-Hour Disaster Situation Room Operation

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, visited the construction site of the Sapa District urban development project amid heavy rain to inspect safety measures.

At around 8:30 a.m. that day, Mayor Hong received a heavy rain situation report from the Disaster Response Officer, instructed the activation of an on-site disaster safety network during the executive meeting, and then personally conducted an on-site inspection.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, visited the construction site of the Sapaji District urban development project during heavy rain to inspect safety measures.

Earlier, on the 13th, he visited the Palyong Drainage Pump Station and emphasized continuous management and inspection of disaster prevention facilities.

During his site visit, Mayor Hong inspected major risk areas within the construction site such as rivers and cut slopes, urged thorough management of temporary sedimentation basins and maintenance of diversion channels, stressed prevention of slope collapse, and instructed to be fully prepared for immediate response on site in case of emergencies.

Changwon City is implementing measures such as flood prevention safety actions in low-lying areas, monitoring activities in disaster-prone areas including large construction sites, preemptive control of areas with potential human damage like riverside walking trails, and operating a 24-hour disaster situation room in response to the heavy rain.

Mayor Hong said, “The most important thing is the safety of our citizens,” adding, “For various disasters such as heavy rain, thorough preparation that might seem excessive is necessary. We will further strengthen the on-site disaster response system to take the lead in protecting citizens’ safety and property.”

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