Gwangju City Urges Residents to Report Summer Hazards to Safety Report System

Advance Prevention of Heavy Rains, Typhoons, and Heat Wave Accidents from June to August
Safety Hazards Reported with Photos and Videos... 1,832 Cases Received Last Year

'2025 Summer Safety Report' Poster. Provided by Gwangju City

Gwangju City has designated the next three months, until August, as a "Summer Disaster and Safety Hazard Intensive Reporting Period," urging residents to immediately report any dangerous situations they encounter to the Safety Report system.

The "Summer Intensive Reporting" initiative is being implemented to prevent natural disasters and safety accidents that commonly occur during the summer, such as heavy rains and typhoons, landslide risks, heat waves, and water-related accidents.

Types of risks related to heavy rains and typhoons include ▲blocked storm drains ▲damaged facilities such as retaining wall collapses and potholes ▲risks from strong winds ▲electrical facility hazards that could lead to electric shock accidents. For landslide-related risks, the types include ▲soil runoff from slopes due to heavy rain ▲falling rock hazards ▲risks from unstable cut slopes near residential areas ▲inadequate management of hazardous zones.

For heat wave-related risks, residents are encouraged to report ▲damaged heat mitigation facilities such as shade structures, cooling shelters, and drinking fountains ▲inadequate safety management at workplaces. For water-related safety risks, reportable issues include ▲maintenance of safety facilities such as lifesaving equipment ▲poor access control or management ▲absence of safety personnel ▲damaged water recreation facilities.

In particular, as this year's period of heavy rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be similar to or earlier than last year, the city advises that if storm drain covers near roads or in front of homes are blocked by trash or soil, reporting them in advance can help prevent flood damage.

Reports can be submitted via the Safety Report app or website. On the app, residents can use the "Intensive Reporting" function in the quick menu, while on the website, reports can be filed under "Safety Report - Summer Intensive Reporting." The "Safety Report" system allows anyone, including foreigners, to report nearby disaster and safety hazards by submitting photos or videos.

On June 9, Lee Buho, Director of Safety Policy, said, "In order to prevent human and material damage from heavy rains, landslides, and other incidents that frequently occur during the summer, I urge citizens to promptly report any hazardous factors they find in their surroundings to the Safety Report system without hesitation."

Meanwhile, during last year's summer intensive reporting period (June to August), the Safety Report system in Gwangju received 1,832 citizen reports. Of these, 1,776 were related to heavy rains and typhoons, accounting for the majority.

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