Deputy County Governor Yang Sangho of Hamyang, Preventing Summer Accidents Through Thorough Safety Management

Strengthening Safety Inspections for Water Recreation in Jirisan Valleys

Enhancing Monitoring of Hazardous Zones and Preventing Accidents Through On-Site, Drone-Based Safety Management

Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang Province, announced that on July 26, Deputy County Governor Yang Sangho visited the main valleys of Macheon-myeon at the beginning of the summer vacation season to conduct on-site safety inspections to prevent water-related accidents.

This inspection was organized to review preventive measures against accidents and the effectiveness of on-site response systems, in response to the increasing number of tourists and water recreation visitors to Jirisan valleys amid the ongoing heatwave.

[Photo by Hamyang County] Yang Sangho, Deputy Governor of Hamyang, visited the main valleys of Macheon-myeon to conduct on-site safety inspections to prevent waterplay accidents as the peak summer vacation season begins.

On that day, Deputy County Governor Yang checked the attendance status of water safety management personnel, the placement and condition of safety equipment such as lifebuoys and life jackets, and the installation and management of access control facilities to restricted areas and safety signboards.

In particular, Hamyang County conducted aerial surveillance using drones, taking into account the geographical characteristics of the Jirisan valleys. The team inspected upper valley areas and hazardous zones that are difficult to access, monitored the condition of safety facilities in real time, and checked if water recreation areas were being accessed safely.

Deputy County Governor Yang also asked safety personnel to respond promptly on-site when identifying risk factors and to swiftly relay information to relevant agencies, while listening to on-site workers’ concerns.

Yang Sangho, Deputy County Governor, stated, “We are strengthening on-site-oriented safety management to prevent water-related accidents during the summer,” adding, “We will do our utmost to ensure that both residents and tourists can safely enjoy water-based recreation.”

Meanwhile, Hamyang County is implementing its summer water safety management measures until September 15. Safety personnel have been stationed at designated water recreation sites and hazardous areas throughout the county, to provide safety guidance, patrol high-risk zones, and inspect safety facilities.

In addition, summer safety management activities are being conducted by combining closed-circuit (CC) TV operation and drone surveillance.

While the valleys offer a respite from the heat in summer, a moment’s negligence there can result in serious accidents.

Safety begins with proactive prevention rather than response after an accident occurs. Drone-based monitoring of hazardous areas and ongoing on-site inspections are part of the county’s efforts to reduce accidents. Thorough safety management must continue so that all residents and tourists can enjoy their summer with peace of mind.

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