Gyeonggi-do Mayors and County Governors Association Donates 10 Million Won for Pocheon City Flood Relief

The Gyeonggi-do Mayors and County Governors Association (Chairman Joo Gwangdeok) announced on August 26 that it had donated 10 million won through the Pocheon City Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to support the prompt recovery from the severe damage caused by record-breaking heavy rain in Pocheon City and to help disaster victims return to their daily lives.

The Gyeonggi-do Mayors and County Governors Association donated 10 million won through the Pocheon City Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to support the prompt recovery from the damage caused by record-breaking heavy rain in Pocheon City and to assist disaster victims in returning to their daily lives. Provided by Namyangju City

On July 20, heavy rainfall of 94mm per hour struck Pocheon City, resulting in 50 people being displaced and property damage amounting to 38.5 billion won. As a result, on August 6, the government declared the entire city of Pocheon a special disaster zone.

An association representative stated, "We extend our deepest condolences to the citizens of Pocheon who suffered from the sudden heavy rain," adding, "We hope for a swift return to normal life. The association will continue to stand in solidarity and cooperate to overcome challenges faced by the local community."

Previously, on July 31, the association also took the lead in flood recovery efforts by donating 10 million won to Gapyeong County, which had also been declared a special disaster zone due to heavy rain damage.

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi-do Mayors and County Governors Association (Chairman Joo Gwangdeok) is an organization composed of the heads of 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province. Through mutual exchange and cooperation, it carries out a variety of activities aimed at promoting balanced regional development and strengthening local autonomy.

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