"Report Blocked Rainwater Inlets"…Gwangju City Launches Reporting Event

Encouraging Citizen Participation to Prevent Flooding During the Rainy Season
Safety Goods Awarded to 35 Reporters Selected by Lottery

In anticipation of the rainy season, Gwangju City is accepting reports from citizens regarding rainwater inlets that may be at risk of flooding. If citizens report blocked or covered rainwater inlets through the Safety Report Portal, they will be eligible to receive safety goods through a lottery.

On June 7, Gwangju City announced that it will host the "Report and Maintain Your Neighborhood's Rainwater Inlets Event" for three weeks until June 30.

This event is part of the summer disaster and safety hazard intensive reporting period. The purpose is to encourage citizens to directly report rainwater inlets that are blocked or covered and require maintenance, in order to prevent flood damage during the rainy season.

On June 20 last year, Gwangsan District officials were inspecting rainwater drains in Songjeong 1-dong to prepare for the rainy season. Provided by Gwangsan District

Citizens who wish to participate can report rainwater inlet-related hazards in the Gwangju area using the Safety Report Portal app or website, and then submit the issued report number along with their personal information on the event page.

Gwangju City plans to select 35 participants by lottery and provide them with safety kits. Each safety kit includes a portable alarm, mosquito repellent, mini band, and a toothbrush and toothpaste set.

Gwangju City is designating the period from June through August as the summer disaster and safety hazard intensive reporting period. Target hazards include heavy rain, typhoons, landslides, heat waves, and water activity safety issues during the summer.

Previously, from March to May, Gwangju City operated a spring disaster and safety intensive reporting event, collecting reports on hazards such as wildfires, thawing season risks, children's safety, and festival or event hazards, and provided prizes to 40 participants.

Kim Junyoung, Director of the Gwangju City Civil Safety Office, stated, "To prevent flood damage caused by heavy rainfall, it is important for citizens to directly inspect and report hazards in their communities," adding, "We hope for active interest and participation in the rainwater inlet maintenance reporting event."

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