Participation in 'Water Rescue Training' in Dongdaemun-gu

Joint Training with Dongdaemun Fire Station and Banpo Water Rescue Team on the 25th to Respond to Jungnangcheon Water Accidents

Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) conducted a "Joint Water Rescue Training" on the 25th at 2 PM together with Dongdaemun Fire Station and Banpo Water Rescue Team.

This training was held to appropriately respond to situations requiring rescue due to the rising water level of Jungnangcheon caused by typhoons and the rainy season, and to check the cooperation system with related organizations in case of water accidents. A total of 40 people, including 25 Dongdaemun-gu office employees and rescue team members, participated in the training.

The training took place around Dongjak Bridge on the Han River to simulate the rising water level of Jungnangcheon. After a brief education on the role of the water rescue team and the response system during disasters in the Banpo Water Rescue Team meeting room, the water rescue training was conducted on the Han River using rubber boats, tubes, and a helicopter to rescue district office employees acting as drowning victims.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, "Through this training, Dongdaemun-gu has established a support system that can quickly respond through close cooperation with related organizations even in water accident situations." He added, "We will continue to conduct response training assuming various disaster situations to create a 'Safe Dongdaemun-gu' where residents can live their daily lives with peace of mind."

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