Guro District Launches Intensive Safety Inspections and Flood Prevention Efforts for Traditional Markets and Large Stores

Guro District (District Mayor Jang Inhong) is launching a comprehensive disaster safety plan targeting traditional markets and large-scale stores to prepare for summer typhoons and heavy rainfall.

This plan includes: intensive safety inspections in the fields of facilities, fire safety, and electricity; maintenance of stormwater drains to prevent flooding; promotion of storm and flood insurance enrollment; and emergency recovery support in the event of damage. The plan establishes an integrated response system covering both prevention and post-disaster recovery.

First, from May 12 to May 30, the district will conduct joint public-private intensive safety inspections at five traditional markets, including Namguro Market, Guro Market, and Gocheok Neighborhood Market, as well as five large-scale stores.

These inspections will involve public officials, experts from the Safety Management Advisory Group, and local residents. Major risk factors will be addressed through administrative guidance, while minor issues will be corrected immediately on site.

The district is also conducting dredging of stormwater drains on roads near traditional markets to proactively address the risk of flooding during the rainy season. Rapid maintenance is being carried out, focusing on vulnerable areas identified through preliminary field surveys and resident reports.

In addition, the district is strengthening promotion of storm and flood insurance enrollment for merchants. Storm and flood insurance is a system that provides practical compensation for damages caused by typhoons and heavy rainfall. The district is encouraging voluntary enrollment by distributing informational materials and offering consultations within the markets.

Furthermore, from May 15 to October 15, the district will establish and operate a Disaster Safety Countermeasure Headquarters within the Regional Economy Division, and will provide practical recovery support for small business owners in the event of a disaster. This includes emergency recovery funds (2 million won), disaster relief grants (3 million won), and disaster small business loans (up to 200 million won at a fixed interest rate of 2.0%).

District Mayor Jang Inhong stated, "As traditional markets are the center of the local economy, we will make every effort to take proactive measures so that both residents and merchants can feel safe," and added, "We will continue to work to prevent disasters in traditional markets and to create a safe environment for their use."