Governor Choo Visits Dense Semi-Basement Areas and Drainage Pump Station in Anyang to Inspect Heavy Rainfall Preparedness

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae visited the dense semi-basement residential area and the Yeonhyeon drainage pump station in Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang City on the 9th to inspect preparations for summer heavy rainfall and urged everyone to remain vigilant until the end.

This on-site visit was conducted to check the operation of underground space flood detection facilities, ensure rapid dissemination of information and on-site verification in the event of flooding, and review the system for securing the golden time for preventing casualties through preemptive evacuation of residents.

Governor Choo first visited the dense semi-basement residential area in Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang City to check the operation status of flood detection alarm devices installed at public locations. The flood detection alarm devices are facilities that send text alerts to the Gyeonggi Province and city and county situation rooms, as well as to responsible officials in towns and villages, when flooding is detected. This enables rapid on-site verification and, if necessary, follow-up actions such as issuing evacuation orders.

Governor Choo stated, "It seems that such excellent ideas are being very well implemented in the field," adding, "For the safety of every resident, I hope these ideas will continue to function efficiently on the ground, and that policy effectiveness can be further enhanced."

She continued, "Flooding in low-lying areas was always a top priority for budget allocation during my legislative career," and promised, "As I oversee provincial administration, I will pay even closer attention to ensure that systems are well established so that residents in low-lying areas like Anyang can remain safe."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae is seen visiting a dense semi-basement area in Seoksu-dong, Anyang City, on the 9th, engaging in discussions with responsible public officials and citizens. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

From 2023 to 2025, Anyang City installed semi-basement flood detection alarm devices at 18 locations, including the Seoksu-dong area, focusing on regions that experienced flood damage during the summer heavy rains of 2022. Given the challenge of obtaining individual consent for installation in each household, the devices were set up at public locations, and flood risks are being monitored through a management system for semi-basement residential areas.

Governor Choo then visited the Yeonhyeon drainage pump station in Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang City, to inspect the facility's operational status and ensure it was functioning properly. Drainage pump stations are key facilities for preventing inland flooding, and regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to ensure that operations are not hindered by river obstructions during heavy rainfall. The Yeonhyeon drainage pump station, completed in 2000, has a treatment capacity of 440 cubic meters per minute and a detention pond capacity of 1,150 cubic meters. Anyang City operates a total of eight drainage pump stations within its jurisdiction.

After completing her inspection, Governor Choo remarked, "The fundamental role of provincial administration is to protect the lives of our residents," and evaluated, "I have repeatedly emphasized the need to check safety facilities, and today I was able to confirm that they are functioning very well on site."

She added, "Seeing the responsible officials doing their utmost on site gives me peace of mind. I urge everyone to remain alert and continue to ensure that residents in vulnerable areas can evacuate promptly in case of emergencies, even at night."

Gyeonggi Province is reinforcing preemptive monitoring and inspections of areas at risk of casualties, such as underground spaces, rivers, and landslide-prone zones, in preparation for the rainy season. Additionally, the province is strengthening its response system by utilizing disaster safety infrastructure based on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), such as flood detection alarm devices, to detect risk situations early and enable swift control and evacuation.

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