Yeongju City Fully Operates Landslide Countermeasure Situation Room... Intensive Operation Until October

Yeongju City establishes Landslide Countermeasure Situation Room
for proactive response to heavy rain and typhoon risks

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province will operate a 'Landslide Countermeasure Situation Room' until October 15 to proactively respond to landslides caused by localized heavy rain and typhoons.

On May 21, Yeongju City announced that it has established a system for constant monitoring and prompt response, as the risk of landslides is increasing due to the rising frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall and concentrated precipitation in specific areas, which are attributed to recent climate change.

During its operation, the Landslide Countermeasure Situation Room will handle a wide range of response tasks, including situation dissemination, pre-inspection of vulnerable areas, emergency restoration, and situation reporting. The city plans to flexibly adjust personnel and response levels according to the crisis alert stage.

In particular, Yeongju City will strengthen detailed inspections in areas at risk of casualties and in locations that have experienced repeated damage. The city also plans to thoroughly implement step-by-step measures according to the action manual. In addition, a close cooperation system with relevant agencies will be maintained to minimize damage in the event of an actual disaster.

Kim Duseop, head of Yeongju City's Forestry Division, stated, "Landslides are disasters that can cause significant damage to lives and property in a short period of time. We will prioritize the lives and safety of citizens through thorough pre-inspections and rapid response, and will mobilize all available resources."

Yeongju City Hall.

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