Sokcho City Activates Disaster and Safety Headquarters for Heavy Rain Advisory... Mayor Lee Byungseon Conducts Emergency Site Inspections

On July 18, Sokcho City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Lee Byungseon) issued a heavy rain advisory for downtown Sokcho and immediately activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, launching preemptive emergency inspections of flood-prone areas and key facilities.

Sokcho City activated its Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Level 1 at 4:30 a.m. on the 18th and is operating an emergency response system. Photo by Sokcho City

At 4:30 a.m. on the same day, Sokcho City activated Level 1 of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and implemented an emergency response system. The city is monitoring weather conditions and rainfall trends in real time, concentrating its administrative resources on preventing flood-related damage.

Beginning at 6:00 a.m., Mayor Lee Byungseon personally inspected low-lying areas with a history of flooding and areas considered at risk, such as construction sites. He checked the operational status of drainage systems and the safety management at ongoing worksites, paying particular attention to potential risks such as flooding and soil runoff due to the intense rain.

The mayor instructed relevant departments to strengthen surveillance of vulnerable areas and ensure thorough safety management so that they can respond instantly to changes in weather conditions.

He also visited Domun Bridge on Ssangcheon Stream and Seorak Water Intake Station to assess river water levels and the functioning of water intake facilities. The city plans to continuously monitor signs of risk, including rising water levels, and maintain measures to ensure citizen safety and stable water supply.

Sokcho City plans to continue monitoring weather information in real time and maintain patrols and inspection activities in disaster-prone areas such as low-lying regions, construction sites, and riversides until the heavy rain has subsided.

Mayor Lee Byungseon emphasized, "Intense downpours can cause major damage—including flooding and river overflows—even in a short time. Therefore, preemptive inspections and swift responses are critical. We will prioritize the protection of citizens' lives and property, ensuring thorough management of high-risk areas and key facilities."

Lee Byung-sun, mayor of Sokcho City, is inspecting the water level at Seorak Water Intake Facility. Provided by Sokcho City

He added, "I urge all relevant departments to closely monitor changes in weather and local conditions, and to take immediate necessary measures if any signs of risk are detected. Please remain vigilant until the end to prevent any damage from heavy rain."

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