Pohang City Implements Proactive On-Site Response in Landslide-Prone Areas to Ensure Citizen Safety

High-Risk Steep Slopes for Collapse and Landslides, Preemptive Surveillance and Safety Inspections

Mayor Lee Gang-deok Orders Active Response Upon Detection of Landslide Warning Signs

Pohang City is enhancing its disaster response posture and proactively conducting on-site measures in landslide-prone areas to ensure citizen safety, as localized heavy rains have caused significant damage nationwide.

Waterproof tarp application work is being carried out in sections with potential rockfall risk in the Gumanri mountain area of Homigot-myeon.

Due to the weakened ground on steep slopes caused by continuous rain, the city is strengthening preemptive surveillance and taking preventive measures in areas at risk of landslides and flooding to prevent safety accidents by concentrating administrative efforts.

On the 15th, when rockfalls occurred in Giil-ri, Singwang-myeon, the city immediately mobilized local autonomous disaster prevention teams and completed emergency measures using excavators, then installed additional safety belts and safety facilities to prevent damage.

Also, on the 17th, in the section of the mountain area in Guman-ri, Homigot-myeon, where rockfall was possible, the city first controlled one lane of traffic using PE drums and then carried out emergency measures such as applying waterproof sheets to prevent further sliding phenomena.

Along with this, the city is convening autonomous disaster prevention teams in towns and townships to remove hazardous trees that could cause damage to life and property during heavy rains in advance, and is inspecting drainage channels, rainwater inlets, and manholes to prevent damage.

Furthermore, to enable immediate response in case of risk factors, the city is monitoring weather conditions in real time and maintaining close communication between departments to continue collaboration. Through continuous on-site surveillance, the city controls dangerous areas and ensures preemptive evacuation of residents when warning signs occur, dedicating all efforts to prevent casualties.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok stated, “As continuous rain is expected, we will reaffirm the response system for landslide preparedness and mobilize all available personnel and equipment to protect citizens’ safety by preventing damage caused by weakened ground.” He also urged, “Citizens should remain vigilant and pay close attention to emergency disaster messages and broadcasts to help prevent safety accidents.”

On the 16th, Mayor Lee Kang-deok urgently held the ‘Extreme Rainfall Landslide Casualty Risk Response Meeting’ at the City Hall Disaster Safety Situation Room, directing the expansion of surveillance and inspection of areas at risk of casualties and actively taking preemptive measures upon discovering risk factors.

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