Suwon Selected as Exemplary Local Government in 2024 Summer Natural Disaster Response Evaluation by Ministry of Interior and Safety

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special Metropolitan City has been selected as an exemplary local government in the '2024 Summer Natural Disaster Response Evaluation' conducted by the Ministry of Interior and Safety, receiving a commendation from the Minister of Interior and Safety and a special treasury transfer of 50 million won, the city announced on the 20th.

Each year, the Ministry of Interior and Safety comprehensively evaluates metropolitan and basic local governments nationwide based on their performance in advance preparation for natural disasters during summer and winter, operation of disaster safety response headquarters, and implementation results of practical disaster response efforts to select exemplary local governments.

The Ministry of Interior and Safety selected one top-tier and one exemplary local government each, along with four commended local governments among basic local governments, with Suwon City selected for a commendation award.

Suwon City was recognized for its summer preparation efforts including △inspections of underground passages, rain outlets, and steep slopes △installation of emergency evacuation facilities at underground passages △implementation of joint training in preparation for flooding of riverside walking paths and underground passages.

Meanwhile, in the '2024 Summer Wind and Water Damage Comprehensive Evaluation' conducted by Gyeonggi Province last November, the city was selected as an exemplary organization (1st place) and secured 450 million won in disaster management funds in the first half of this year.