Provincial Assemblyman Kim Yongrae Visits Gangneung Drought Site to Encourage Firefighters and Public Officials

Kim Yongrae, a member of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Council (Gangneung 3, People Power Party), visited the water supply site in Gangneung on September 2, where a disaster was declared due to severe drought and a national fire mobilization order was issued, to encourage the firefighters and public officials working hard and to inspect the response situation.

Kim Yongrae, a member of the Gangwon Provincial Council, visited the water supply site in Gangneung on the 2nd, where a disaster was declared due to severe drought and a national fire mobilization order was issued, to encourage the firefighters and public officials who are working hard. Provided by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Council

Assemblyman Kim visited the emergency water supply vehicle garage set up at Jumunjin Gangbuk Public Stadium in Gangneung, received a briefing on the current situation, and expressed deep gratitude and encouragement to the firefighting personnel who came to support from other regions. He then visited the Hongje Water Purification Plant, personally checked the fire truck water supply site, and paid tribute to their efforts to secure water for citizens' daily use.

Currently, 71 firefighting vehicles (water tanks) and 141 personnel have been deployed in the Gangneung area, aiming to supply 3,000 tons of daily-use water per day. Each vehicle is making five to six round trips per day as part of the water supply operation.

Assemblyman Kim stated, "I sincerely thank all the firefighters who have come from afar to dedicate themselves to the citizens of Gangneung, as well as the public officials who are working quietly on site," and added, "The provincial council will also do its utmost to ensure that necessary support is provided."

He also appealed to citizens, saying, "Above all, saving water in daily life is crucial to overcoming the drought," and earnestly requested, "Please actively practice measures such as taking short showers, using cups when brushing teeth, and conserving water when washing dishes and doing laundry."

The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Council plans to continue closely inspecting on-site responses to protect the lives and safety of residents, and will keep seeking institutional and financial support measures to overcome disasters.

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