"Do You Know the Safety Prevention Hotline?"... Gyeonggi-do Conducted 384 Free Inspections Last Year

Gyeonggi Province conducted 384 free safety inspections last year through the 'Safety Prevention Hotline (010-3990-7722)'.

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th that it carried out 384 free safety inspections last year, an 18% increase compared to the previous year (324 cases), through the expanded Safety Prevention Hotline, which was enhanced following the Itaewon tragedy in November 2022 under the direction of Governor Kim Dong-yeon, replacing the existing Citizen Safety Inspection Request System.

In particular, as the application methods shifted to a dedicated phone line and KakaoTalk channel, the average annual number of safety inspection requests, which was 195 cases, significantly increased to 354 cases.

Of the 384 cases received last year, the breakdown by category was ▲ facilities 345 cases ▲ daily safety 18 cases ▲ disasters and others 21 cases. Gyeonggi Province notified all applicants of the inspection results.

Status of Major Defects and Emergency Measures in Apartment Building Columns in Gyeonggi-do. Provided by Gyeonggi-do

Gyeonggi Province is expanding efforts to enhance the expertise of inspection personnel through the introduction of advanced equipment such as drones for safety inspections, analysis software, and smart glasses, as well as expert lectures and seminars via the Safety Prevention Hotline.

A satisfaction survey conducted last year on 98 applicants for free safety inspections through the Safety Prevention Hotline showed a high satisfaction rate of 90%, with 'very satisfied (78%)' and 'satisfied (12%)'.

Free safety inspection applications are available 24/7 through the dedicated Safety Prevention Hotline phone number (010-3990-7722), the website (sss.gg.go.kr), and the KakaoTalk channel (Gyeonggi Province Citizen Safety Prevention Hotline).

Since April last year, Gyeonggi Province has been assigning dedicated personnel to the control room at all times to ensure that citizens can apply for free safety inspections anytime.

Kim Young-gil, head of the Gyeonggi Province Special Safety Inspection Team, emphasized, "If you discover hazardous facilities around your daily life, you can apply for a safety inspection anytime through the Safety Prevention Hotline," adding, "The participation and interest of all citizens are necessary to make Gyeonggi Province a safe and pleasant place to live."

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