Gokseong County Conducts On-site Inspections of Landslide-Prone Areas Ahead of Rainy Season

"Establishing a Preemptive and Swift Response System"

Jangmo Jeong, Deputy Governor of Gokseong County, visited a landslide-prone area ahead of the rainy season on the 9th to conduct a natural disaster prevention inspection. Provided by Gokseong County

Gokseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Cho Sangrae) announced on the 9th that it had inspected landslide-prone areas and evacuation shelters on the 8th, ahead of the operation of the summer natural disaster countermeasure period.

This inspection was carried out to eliminate landslide risks in advance of the upcoming rainy season. Deputy Governor Jeong Jangmo personally visited the sites to thoroughly check the condition of cut slopes, drainage management, and the status of removing obstructive trees. He also provided guidance to local residents on the procedures for using evacuation shelters and the national landslide safety guidelines to help create a safer community.

Deputy Governor Jeong emphasized, "As unexpected heavy rains are becoming more frequent due to recent climate change, it is more important than ever to establish a preemptive and swift response system. We will do our utmost to improve landslide prevention projects and resident evacuation systems so that county residents can feel safe."

Meanwhile, the county manages 250 landslide-prone sites. In addition to these, it is also conducting inspections of areas at risk of casualties in accordance with summer natural disaster preparedness guidelines, and plans to continue inspecting and managing areas where damage is anticipated.

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