Flood Damage Prevention Measures Due to Heavy Rainfall

Dongdaemun-gu to Install Backflow Prevention Devices and Water Barriers Free of Charge in Low-Lying Underground Houses...Apply at Dong Resident Center
28 Rainwater Inlet Guardians Begin Activities from March

Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) has started providing flood prevention facilities free of charge to low-lying underground houses and launched a rainwater inlet guardian activity to prevent flood damage caused by heavy summer rains.

The district will provide backflow prevention devices and water barriers free of charge to underground houses in low-lying areas within the district to prepare for flood damage during heavy summer rains.

The backflow prevention devices are installed in building drains, sinks, and restrooms where sewage backflow is a concern during rainfall. The water barriers are installed at underground stair entrances and semi-basement house windows where surface water overflow is a concern, and they are detachable.

Residents who wish to install flood prevention facilities can apply by visiting the district office’s Water Management Division or their local community service center. After an on-site survey, the necessity and quantity of installation will be determined, and flood prevention facilities suitable for each household will be installed.

The district also resumed rainwater inlet guardian activities from March. The 28 rainwater inlet guardians are divided into 9 teams and will perform roles for 8 months until October, including ▲identifying and cleaning rainwater inlets in the area ▲checking for damage to sewage facilities ▲removing rainwater inlet covers during rainfall.

In particular, areas with heavy foot traffic such as bus stops, subway stations, and traditional markets, where a large amount of trash accumulates in rainwater inlets, will have dedicated personnel assigned for intensive management. To prevent flood damage caused by heavy rain, rainwater inlets in residential areas vulnerable to flooding are regularly inspected and cleaned.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We will intensify efforts to create a disaster-free Dongdaemun-gu by thoroughly preparing in advance before flood damage occurs due to heavy rain.”

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