"Stay Strong, Gapyeong" Soldiers Lead the Frontlines of Flood Recovery with Tireless Efforts

Gapyeong County: Over 10,000 Volunteers, Including Public Officials and Civilians, Mobilized in 8 Days
More Than 6,500 Soldiers Participate... Residents Say "We Are Grateful and Reassured"
Gapyeong County Provides Emergency Power Supply for Flooded Homes... Partners with Power Alliance
Donations and Relief Supplies for Flood Victims Continue from Local Governments, Religious Groups, and Others

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province has suffered significant damage due to the heavy rainfall that continued from the 16th to the early morning of the 20th. Soldiers are playing a leading role on the frontlines of flood recovery efforts. Despite the ongoing heatwave with temperatures ranging from 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, the soldiers have been quietly and diligently working on recovery, and the residents have been expressing their gratitude for their dedication.

Military personnel are carrying out flood recovery efforts in Gapyeong County, which suffered significant damage from the heavy rains that continued from the 16th to the early morning of the 20th despite the heatwave. Provided by Gapyeong County

According to Gapyeong County on the 29th, a total of 10,750 volunteers participated in flood recovery efforts from the 21st to the 28th, an eight-day period. Of these, 6,508 soldiers dispatched from units such as the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, the 66th Infantry Division, and the 3rd Transport Training Regiment accounted for more than 60% of the total.

In particular, even on weekdays when participation from ordinary volunteers was low, soldiers consistently remained at the disaster sites. On the 28th alone, a total of 1,785 soldiers?including 1,673 from the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division and 92 from the 66th Infantry Division?were deployed to help organize household goods, remove debris, and restore farmland, working tirelessly despite the heat.

A resident of Jojong-myeon said, "I am deeply grateful to the soldiers who come and help us in this sweltering heat without a word," and added, "It is incredibly reassuring to know that we can rely on soldiers in times of emergency like this."

Seo Taewon, the head of Gapyeong County, stated, "All county residents feel deep gratitude toward the soldiers who continue to work quietly despite the ongoing heatwave," and added, "There is still a mountain of recovery work left, but I hope you will stay with us until the end."

Gapyeong County Signs Emergency Power Supply Agreement with Power Alliance for Flooded Households

Gapyeong County has joined hands with related power organizations to help flooded households return to normal life as quickly as possible following the recent heavy rains.

Gapyeong County signed a mutual cooperation agreement for emergency power supply with the "Power Alliance," consisting of Korea Electric Power Corporation, Korea Electrical Safety Corporation, and the Northern Gyeonggi Electrical Contractors Association, on the 28th. Provided by Gapyeong County

On the 28th, Gapyeong County announced that it had signed a mutual cooperation agreement for emergency power supply with the "Power Alliance," which consists of Korea Electric Power Corporation, Korea Electrical Safety Corporation, and the Northern Gyeonggi Electrical Contractors Association.

Flooded homes can only receive official power supply after completing indoor wiring repairs and safety inspections. However, since this process takes considerable time, there were concerns that affected residents would face prolonged inconvenience.

In response, the county and the Power Alliance decided to install temporary power facilities and enable the use of emergency electricity to minimize inconvenience for affected residents.

Under the agreement, Gapyeong County will handle demand registration and support installation costs; Korea Electric Power Corporation will install incoming power lines; the Electrical Contractors Association will be responsible for facility construction; and the Electrical Safety Corporation will conduct pre-use inspections, thereby activating a rapid power restoration system.

A Gapyeong County official said, "With public and private sectors working together for power restoration, we will do our utmost to help residents return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

Residents in need of temporary power facilities should contact the Small Business Support Division at Gapyeong County Office or their local township or town Administrative Welfare Center.

"Stay Strong, Gapyeong"?Donations and Support Pour in from Across the Country

Meanwhile, support for flood-affected residents in Gapyeong is coming from all sectors of society. Local governments, religious organizations, businesses, and civic groups are voluntarily providing donations and relief supplies, demonstrating a spirit of warm solidarity.

Boram Daycare Center prepared and delivered gimbap, while Deogyang District Office in Goyang City, the Welfare Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, and the Safety and Urban Affairs Bureau of Yeoncheon County provided drinks, snacks, and instant noodles. Yulgil Church contributed homemade kimchi, and Cheongpyeong K Sutbul Dakgalbi participated by donating funds.

Hyojeong Volunteer Group supplied bottled water, and the Gapyeong-eup Election Commission provided practical items such as lanterns and candles.

Donations from local businesses have also continued.

Joeun Mart and the Yangpyeong County Saemaeul Association donated cup noodles; Cheongpyeong Hydroelectric Power Plant contributed rice and beef bone soup; Cheongpyeong Pumped Storage Power Plant donated instant rice. Baekyul Architecture's Lee Sanghun and Our Forest's Lee Sangyun also supported the community by donating bottled water and food.

In addition, Golden Tree's Lim Heejung and the Gapyeong County branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association in Gapyeong-eup donated funds, while the Lions Club contributed both monetary donations and heated mats. Gapyeong Automobile Service also sent instant noodles to support neighbors affected by the floods.

A Gapyeong County official said, "We sincerely thank everyone who has come together to help residents struggling with the sudden flooding," and added, "The heartfelt donations and supplies you have sent are providing great comfort and hope to those affected."