Pohang City Focuses Administrative Efforts on Preventing Wildfires Ahead of Cheongmyeong and Hansik

Promotion of Hiking Trail Closures, Complete Ban on Mountain Entry, and Campaign Against Burning Activities
Assignment of Local Wildfire Prevention Officers to Towns and Districts During Cheongmyeong, Hansik (Arbor Day), and Weekends
Concentrated Administrative Efforts for Preemptive Wildfire Prevention and Encouragement of Citizen Participation During Cheongmyeong and Hansik

Pohang City is focusing its administrative efforts on strong, on-site wildfire prevention campaigns and guidance, anticipating an increase in visitors for hiking and grave visits during the Cheongmyeong and Hansik periods.

Pohang City held a campaign on the morning of the 3rd at Deoksu Park to announce the "closure of hiking trails to prevent forest fires, prohibition of mountain entry, and ban on all open burning activities." Provided by Pohang City

In preparation for the wildfire prevention and guidance enforcement plan, which includes assigning local wildfire prevention officers to towns and districts during Cheongmyeong, Hansik (Arbor Day), and weekends, the city began a campaign on the morning of the 3rd at Deoksu Park to announce the “Closure of hiking trails to prevent wildfires, prohibition of mountain entry, and a ban on all burning activities in all areas.”

On this day, the wildfire prevention event “Safe Wheel” was attended by over 50 members from the Citizens’ Coalition for Safety Practice (Chairman Lee Sanggap) and the Emergency Volunteer Group (Leader Lee Sanggwang), who distributed promotional materials on wildfire prevention and safety guidelines.

Under the slogan “Let’s Protect Our Precious Forests with Our Own Hands,” posters containing wildfire prevention rules such as ▲prohibition of mountain entry ▲ban on burning in adjacent areas ▲ban on cooking ▲ban on burning near graves were distributed along the walking trails near Deoksu Park and other key locations.

At nearby Sudosan, which is at high risk for wildfires, on-site safety inspections were conducted to raise awareness about wildfires and encourage voluntary participation.

The city is prioritizing citizen safety by operating a 24-hour disaster communication system and strengthening patrols in towns and districts to ensure a prompt and effective response in case of wildfire outbreaks.

Heo Jungwook, Director of Urban Safety and Housing, expressed gratitude for citizens’ active cooperation and participation in restricting mountain entry and banning burning activities to prevent wildfires. He stated, “We will continue proactive guidance and promotional activities, and focus our administrative efforts during the Cheongmyeong and Hansik periods to ensure thorough wildfire prevention.”

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