Sancheong Mayor Yoom Myunghyun Conducts Emergency Inspection for Heavy Rain... "Preventing Casualties Is Top Priority"

Evacuation of Vacationers from Valleys and Campgrounds Completed
On-Site Inspections Conducted in Landslide-Prone and Steep Slope Areas

Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province is strengthening its disaster response system to prevent casualties following the issuance of a heavy rain advisory.

On the morning of August 16, at 9:00 a.m., Yoom Myunghyun, the mayor of Sancheong County, presided over the "Urgent Heavy Rain Response Inspection Meeting" in the disaster situation room, attended by relevant officials and department heads, to check the response status for each town and township due to the heavy rain and review the actual safety management conditions in major disaster-prone areas.

Sancheong County Governor Myunghyun Yoo chaired an "Emergency Inspection Meeting for Heavy Rain Response" held in the disaster control room, reviewing the response status by towns and townships due to the heavy rain and checking the safety management measures for major disaster-vulnerable areas.

During the meeting, topics discussed included safety management and access control at sites frequented by vacationers, such as valleys, rivers, and campgrounds; inspection of landslide-prone areas and steep slopes; maintenance of resident protection and emergency contact systems; and related measures.

The county took preemptive safety measures in areas frequented by vacationers to prepare for the possibility of rapid changes in water levels and currents in valleys and rivers, flooding of rivers, or landslides caused by heavy rains.

In particular, vacationers who were in valleys and campgrounds were evacuated, access to major valleys, riversides, and campgrounds was restricted, and on-site surveillance was strengthened. Safety guidance and on-site management were also carried out to prevent additional entries into hazardous areas.

At the meeting, Mayor Yoom emphasized the importance of prioritizing the prevention of casualties and instructed officials to consistently monitor the weather and on-site risk factors.

Mayor Yoom stated, "It is crucial to complete the evacuation of vacationers from campgrounds and valleys before the risks from heavy rain materialize." He further requested, "Please continue access control and surveillance of risk areas until weather conditions stabilize and on-site safety is confirmed."

He also noted, "Even within a short period, water levels and currents in valleys and rivers can change rapidly, and the risk in landslide-prone areas increases as rainfall continues. Towns, townships, and related departments must maintain emergency contact systems, and should any abnormal signs be detected, immediate actions such as resident evacuation and road closures must be implemented."

After the meeting, Mayor Yoom visited major valleys, riversides, and campgrounds frequented by vacationers to conduct on-site inspections himself.

On site, inspections included checking the water level and current of valley streams, the condition of facilities and safety equipment around rivers, verification of access restrictions, and monitoring the evacuation status of vacationers. The mayor also checked for additional risks due to the heavy rain and ordered that on-site surveillance and safety measures continue.

Inspections also continued for landslide-prone areas, steep slopes, and regions adjacent to forests. Drainage blockages, soil runoff, and cracking of slopes—potential hazards from heavy rain—were checked, and Mayor Yoom ordered ongoing monitoring and prompt safety measures for areas deemed highly risky.

With the heavy rain advisory in effect, Sancheong County is focusing on real-time monitoring of weather and rainfall at its Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, and is reinforcing on-site response and surveillance in disaster-prone locations within each town and township.

In particular, in areas frequented by vacationers such as valleys, rivers, and campgrounds, the county will continue access control and evacuation guidance according to weather conditions and risk levels. For landslide-prone areas, preemptive measures such as advance evacuation of residents will be implemented should dangerous situations arise or be anticipated.

[Photo by Sancheong County] Yu Myunghyun, Mayor of Sancheong County, visited summer resort areas such as valleys, streams, and campgrounds to inspect access control status and safety management conditions. He also examined risk factors in landslide-prone areas and urged proactive protective measures for residents.

Mayor Yoom stated, "Although the evacuation of vacationers has now been completed, no one should re-enter dangerous areas such as valleys, rivers, or campgrounds until the rain has stopped and on-site safety has been confirmed. I urge all residents and vacationers to pay close attention to emergency alerts and weather information and to actively cooperate with the guidance and access control measures of the relevant authorities."

Sancheong County will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and on-site situations, respond to disaster risks such as rising water levels in valleys and rivers and landslides caused by the heavy rain, and maintain field-based safety management to prevent casualties.

During periods of heavy rain, preemptive actions such as controlling access and evacuating people before risks escalate are more important than post-disaster recovery. Since Sancheong County has proactively evacuated vacationers from valleys, rivers, and campgrounds and conducted inspections of landslide-prone areas, ongoing surveillance and access control must continue until weather conditions stabilize.

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