Yeongdeok-gun Selected as an Outstanding Institution for Summer Natural Disaster Countermeasures Implementation
Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, was selected as an excellent institution in the '2022 Summer Natural Disaster Countermeasure Promotion' evaluation conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Kim Kwang-yeol, Yeongdeok County Governor (third from the left), is celebrating the selection of the excellent institution for summer natural disaster countermeasure promotion with employees.
View original imageThe natural disaster countermeasure promotion evaluation is determined annually based on the performance of local governments nationwide in pre-disaster preparedness, operation of disaster safety countermeasure headquarters, and disaster drill achievements.
To minimize damage from summer natural disasters, Yeongdeok-gun implemented proactive pre-measures by organizing emergency contact networks with related agencies and strengthening cooperation systems. It received high marks for active response measures such as drainage maintenance, disaster site patrol and control, and pre-evacuation of residents during typhoon warnings.
Additionally, during the summer natural disaster countermeasure period, activities recognized for minimizing disaster damage included emergency duty through operation of the disaster safety countermeasure headquarters upon issuance of typhoon and heavy rain warnings, patrolling dangerous areas such as coastal and riverside walking trails and riverbank parking lots, installing and controlling disaster safety lines in hazardous zones, maintaining roadside gutters, removing street trees at risk of falling, deploying dedicated personnel for disaster prevention facilities, and providing emergency measures at disaster sites.
Hot Picks Today
At President Lee's Call to "Give Enough to Shock," Whistleblower Rewards Become a Real Lottery
- If They Fail Next Year, Bonus Drops to 97 Million Won... A Closer Look at Samsung Electronics DS Division’s 600M vs 460M vs 160M Performance Bonuses
- Lived as Family for Over 30 Years... Daughter-in-Law Cast Aside After Husband's Death
- Opening a Bank Account in Korea Is Too Difficult..."Over 150,000 Won in Notarization Fees Just for a Child's Account and Debit Card" [Foreigner K-Finance Status]②
- "Who Is Visiting Japan These Days?" The Once-Crowded Tourist Spots Empty Out... What's Happening?
County Governor Kim Gwang-yeol pledged, “We will do our best to protect the precious lives and property of our residents by establishing a proactive response posture to various disasters and safety accidents and by formulating comprehensive disaster countermeasures to minimize damage.”
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
