Yeonggwang County Distributes 1.05 Billion Won in Disaster Relief Funds to Rain Damage Victims Before Chuseok

County Uses Reserve Funds in Advance of Government Aid Distribution

Yeonggwang County completed the distribution of disaster relief funds to residents affected by heavy rain before the Chuseok holiday to help them quickly return to their daily lives.

According to Yeonggwang County on September 24, the county provided a total of 1,051,324,000 won in disaster relief funds on September 23 to 524 residents who suffered damage from the recent heavy rainfall between August 28 and September 1.

Yeonggwang County provided disaster relief funds to residents affected by the heavy rain before the Chuseok holiday. The photo shows Yeonggwang County Governor Jang Seil visiting the area affected by the flood to assess the situation. Courtesy of Yeonggwang County

The county secured 1,039,000,000 won in government and municipal funds following the declaration of special disaster zones in areas severely affected by the rain and in Baeksu-eup. However, as it was anticipated that the allocation of these funds would take time, the county used its reserve funds first to ensure that affected residents could receive support before the holiday.

The heavy rain resulted in a total of 117 cases of damage in Yeonggwang, affecting both public and private facilities, with losses amounting to 3,749,000,000 won. The area experienced 19 cases of river damage, and 889 hectares of farmland were either swept away or flooded.

Baeksu-eup, which sustained the most severe damage, was declared a special disaster zone. In addition to the disaster relief funds, residents will receive indirect relief such as reductions in electricity and telecommunications bills.

County Governor Jang Seil stated, "We hope that the proactive distribution of disaster relief funds before the holiday will offer at least some comfort and support to the affected residents," and added, "We will continue to do our utmost to protect the lives and property of our residents."

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