Gimcheon City Intensifies Management of 417 Landslide-Prone Areas During Rainy Season

On-Site Inspections and 24-Hour Emergency System in Operation

Enhanced Monitoring and Emergency Restoration Ahead of Heavy Downpours

With the rainy season and heavy downpours approaching, Gimcheon City has taken preemptive action to address landslide-prone areas.

Gimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province announced that it had conducted on-site inspections of landslide-prone areas within its jurisdiction to prevent forest disasters caused by heavy summer rains and typhoons.

On-site Inspection of Landslide-Prone Areas in the District Conducted
[Photo by Gimcheon City]

During the inspections, the city focused on identifying potential risk factors for landslides in advance by thoroughly checking for fallen trees in streams, soil runoff, and the maintenance status of drainage systems.

Previously, from February to April, a comprehensive survey was completed on 417 landslide-prone sites. The city has also carried out emergency restoration work, such as regular patrols, stream maintenance, and removal of sediment, utilizing its Forest Disaster Response Team.

During the rainy season, Gimcheon City will maintain a 24-hour emergency work system and strengthen its cooperation framework with related agencies such as the police and fire departments to enable a swift response in the event of a disaster. Furthermore, the city will focus its administrative resources on preventing forest disasters and ensuring citizen safety through continuous monitoring and on-site inspections.

An official from Gimcheon City stated, "As it is difficult to predict natural disasters due to abnormal weather patterns, we will do our utmost to protect citizens' lives and property through preemptive prevention and ongoing inspections."

When it comes to forest disasters, prevention is the solution rather than post-disaster restoration. Thorough on-site management during the rainy season is key to minimizing damage.

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