Gwangjin-gu Selected as an Excellent Institution for the '2024 Disaster Management Evaluation' for Two Consecutive Years

Selected as an 'Excellent Institution' for Two Consecutive Years Among 338 Disaster Management Agencies Including Local Governments
On-site and Written Evaluations Conducted in 6 Areas... Received High Ratings Across All Fields Including Preparedness
Committed to Proactive Disaster Prevention Efforts Such as Disaster Response and Advanced Pedestrian Traffic Safety System Establishment

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) has been selected as an excellent institution for two consecutive years in the ‘2024 Disaster Management Evaluation’ hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

As an excellent institution in the Disaster Management Evaluation, Gwangjin-gu secured financial incentives including a special grant of 88 million KRW and a prize along with a commendation from the Minister of the Interior and Safety.

The Disaster Management Evaluation is a system that evaluates the disaster management capabilities of responsible agencies such as central administrative agencies and local governments annually, according to the ‘Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety.’ This year, on-site and document evaluations were conducted on 338 institutions across six areas (common, prevention, preparedness, response, and additional points).

Disaster management capabilities are rated in three grades: excellent, average, and insufficient.

Gwangjin-gu received excellent evaluations across all areas including ▲ disaster management fund management performance ▲ disaster preparedness training performance and manual management ▲ rapid initial response capability during disasters ▲ securing disaster relief infrastructure, achieving the highest grade of ‘excellent.’

In particular, the district has received favorable evaluations for proactively responding to crisis prevention in rapidly changing disaster environments through ▲ establishing a climate disaster response system such as smart rest shelters and Gwangjin water stations ▲ building an advanced pedestrian traffic safety system ▲ operating a 24-hour disaster safety system.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “Gwangjin-gu is doing its best for proactive disaster prevention with the determination that the safety of residents is the top priority. Based on the results of this disaster management evaluation, we will promptly improve any shortcomings and create a safer Gwangjin-gu.”

Meanwhile, Gwangjin-gu has established a flawless disaster preparedness and response system by being selected as an excellent institution every year in various evaluations including the Disaster Management Evaluation and the Disaster Response Safety Korea Training.

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