Siheung Mayor Im Byeong-taek: "We Will Establish a Rapid Natural Disaster Response System"

Inspection of Key Facilities Such as Underpasses and Drainage Pump Stations

Im Byeong-taek, mayor of Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, conducted an on-site inspection on the 8th by visiting the Jeongwang-dong underpass and the Bangsan-dong rainwater drainage pump station to prepare for natural disasters during the summer season.

Im Byung-taek, mayor of Siheung City, is visiting the underground passage in Jeongwang-dong, an area prone to frequent flooding during the summer, to inspect the on-site facilities. Provided by Siheung City

This on-site inspection aims to prevent loss of life and property damage caused by typhoons and heavy rains during the summer, as the importance of prior prevention against recent natural disasters has increased. Mayor Im visited the two facilities to check the maintenance status of the facilities and disaster risk prevention measures.

Mayor Im stated, "I urge thorough disaster preparedness to prevent damage caused by natural disasters," adding, "We will make every effort to establish a continuous and systematic regular inspection and a prompt natural disaster response system so that citizens can live with peace of mind."

In accordance with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's guidelines for prior preparation against natural disasters, the city will conduct facility inspections by each responsible department until the 14th of next month and will immediately take corrective actions for any deficiencies. Additionally, to establish a rapid response system, the city plans to formulate a Siheung-type natural disaster response plan and inspect the damage recovery system, including the stockpiling of relief supplies.

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