Gapyeong County Mobilizes All Resources for Heavy Rainfall Response Starting August 3
Concerns Over Landslides and River Flooding... Nighttime Access Controls to Valleys Strengthened
August Monthly Meeting on the 4th Canceled to Focus on Recovery Efforts
Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province has mobilized all administrative resources and entered an emergency response mode to proactively address the heavy rainfall forecasted for the afternoon of August 3.
Gapyeong County mobilized all administrative resources and entered an emergency response system starting the afternoon of the 3rd to proactively respond to the forecasted heavy rain. Photo by Gapyeong County
Recently, severe casualties and property damage have occurred due to heavy rainfall, resulting in landslides, river flooding, and road washouts. In response, thorough preemptive measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents from recurring this time.
The Korea Meteorological Administration has forecasted that from the afternoon of August 3 to the early morning of August 4, very heavy rain and strong gusts will mainly affect the northern and eastern regions of Gyeonggi Province.
Accordingly, Gapyeong County has communicated emergency action guidelines to residents in mountainous areas, valleys, and near rivers, and has strengthened measures to ensure their safety.
In particular, the county has activated response systems at all departments and township levels even on Sunday, a holiday, and has already begun preemptive evacuation of residents in high-risk areas. Patrols and monitoring have been intensified, and real-time evacuation guidance is being provided, especially in campgrounds, pensions, and mountain valleys adjacent to the area where a landslide occurred on July 20.
With the peak vacation season underway, Gapyeong County expects an increase in visitors to valleys and riversides, including those engaging in water activities and car camping. In response, the county is expanding nighttime access controls and deploying additional patrol personnel to ensure the safety of tourists.
Suh Taewon, the head of Gapyeong County, conveyed in a message to all public officials, "This heavy rainfall could once again pose a significant threat across Gapyeong. The dedication of public officials who have given up their vacations and are safeguarding the field even on weekends provides great comfort to our residents."
Suh further emphasized, "Since many areas have not yet been restored and residents continue to experience inconvenience, we must support the field with even greater responsibility and solidarity."
Meanwhile, Gapyeong County has canceled the regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 4 and has minimized internal meetings and official events so that all public officials can focus on recovery activities.
Additionally, the emergency executive meeting was held more than 30 minutes earlier than usual to maintain a faster response system.
This proactive response by Gapyeong County is seen as a strong expression of its determination to minimize damage from natural disasters and to protect the lives and property of its residents.
Suh expressed his gratitude, saying, "I thank the public officials who are silently working hard even in the heat. In times like these, I ask everyone to look out for one another, stand together, and realize a trustworthy administration that quickly heals the wounds left by natural disasters and shares the pain of our residents."
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