Damyang County Makes All-Out Efforts to Restore Flood Damage Amid Heat Wave

Over 4,000 Participants from Military Units and Volunteer Organizations

As soldiers from the 31st Division and the 11th Airborne Brigade are carrying out heavy rain damage recovery work in Damyang County, County Governor Jeong Cheolwon visited the site last weekend to encourage them. Provided by Damyang County

Damyang County in South Jeolla Province, led by Governor Jung Chulwon, is making every effort to restore public facilities after more than 370 cases of damage were caused by recent heavy rainfall, despite the ongoing heat wave.

Since the government declared the area a special disaster zone on July 22, the county has immediately deployed public and private restoration personnel to respond quickly. More than 300 soldiers from the 31st Division's direct unit and 200 soldiers from the 11th Airborne Brigade are carrying out intensive restoration work in severely affected areas such as Goseo-myeon, Bongsan-myeon, and Changpyeong-myeon.

In particular, the 3rd Battalion of the 6753rd Unit and the 11th Airborne Brigade are deploying more than 200 soldiers to the restoration sites each day. In addition, over 4,000 cumulative volunteers, including the Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Women's Association Council, have participated in the restoration efforts, working hard to help affected residents regain their daily lives.

On July 29, Governor Jung Chulwon stated, "The support of soldiers is especially valuable, as it is difficult to secure restoration personnel. We will spare no effort to support the soldiers working hard under the scorching heat so they can focus on the restoration."

Governor Jung added, "Damyang County was the first to be designated a special disaster zone thanks to the prompt response of public officials. We will concentrate our administrative resources to ensure that residents can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."