Seongdong-gu Launches 'Flood Vulnerable Household Care Team' to Prevent Flood Damage

Support Provided to 49 Semi-Basement Households Unable to Self-Evacuate

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (headed by Mayor Woo Hwa Yoo), announced on July 20 that it would operate the 'Seongdong-gu Flood Vulnerable Household Care Team' to prepare for heavy summer rainfall.

Seongdong District conducted a safety job training session for the 'Care Group for Flood-Vulnerable Households' on the 16th. In the center of the photo is Yubo Hwa, Mayor of Seongdong District. Provided by Seongdong District.

The team consists of 89 members, including local community leaders, building residents where supported households reside, nearby neighborhood residents, and care officials. The team will manage flood-vulnerable households until October this year, which is the designated period for countermeasures against storm and flood disasters.

If the Seoul Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters issues a flood forecast (20 mm of rainfall in 15 minutes or 55 mm in one hour) or if the Seongdong-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters issues a flood warning, care officials initiate an emergency communication system to relay the situation to the care team. The care team will then be dispatched to the relevant households, inspect the surroundings, and assist with evacuation to shelters as needed.

The support is targeted at 49 flood-vulnerable households living in semi-basement apartments who have requested assistance due to difficulties with self-evacuation, such as people with disabilities and senior citizens. The district plans to conduct an additional survey among households where flood barriers have been installed to confirm their willingness to apply, with the aim of expanding the scope of support.

On July 16, the district conducted safety job training for the care team. The training covered basic disaster prevention education for storm and flood preparedness, disaster recovery protocols and action manuals, and focused on the tasks and roles of the care team in the event of a flood alert or warning. Instructors from the Seongdong Life Safety Learning Center and disaster response officials participated as lecturers. The district also plans to distribute guidance pamphlets on heatwave response and provide safety equipment.

Mayor Woo Hwa Yoo stated, "Since heavy rain can occur unexpectedly, advance preparation and swift response for flood-vulnerable households are of utmost importance. We will do our best to protect the lives and safety of our residents based on a thorough care system and ongoing education, and to build a Seongdong-gu where every resident can feel safe."

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