"Preventing Casualties" ... Goseong County Holds Progress Report Meeting on Summer Safety Management Preparedness

All-out Efforts to Prevent Natural Disasters and Ensure Water Safety

Goseong County, South Gyeongsang Province, held the "2026 Summer Safety Management (Flood and Storm, Heat Wave, Water Safety) Department and Township/Neighborhood Progress Report Meeting" in the county office's medium conference room.

Goseong County Holds Summer Safety Management Preparation Status Meeting.
Photo by Goseong County

The progress report meeting was chaired by Deputy Governor Ryu Haeseok of Goseong County on the 6th, attended by all department heads, and on the 11th by all township and neighborhood heads. The participants reviewed the county's readiness for the main types of summer hazards—flood and storm damage, heat waves, and water safety. They also shared preparedness and response plans by department and discussed proactive and systematic cooperation strategies.

By area, the county focused on: △ inspection and maintenance of storm drains, drainage channels, and manholes; △ pre-inspection and management of disaster-prone areas, steep slopes, and locations at risk of casualties; △ measures to prevent flood and storm damage to farmland, agricultural facilities, and fishing port facilities; △ support for cooling costs at senior centers in preparation for heat waves; △ health monitoring and home health care visits for vulnerable groups during heat waves; △ management of cooling shelters; and △ strengthening safety management for water activities.

Deputy Governor Ryu Haeseok stated, "Due to climate change, summer disasters are becoming increasingly complex and large-scale. In particular, since the scale and damage of natural disasters are hard to predict, thorough preemptive preparation and inspection of disaster-prone facilities—especially those with risk of casualties—are more important than ever." He added, "Although we respond to these situations every year, we cannot let our guard down for even a moment. I urge everyone to conduct thorough preemptive inspections and eliminate risk factors by establishing systematic safety management measures and proactive response systems in each area, so as to prevent any loss of life or property among our residents."

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