Deputy Mayor Ahn Chi-kwon Conducts Intensive Safety Inspections of Disaster Risk Facilities During Thawing Season

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Deputy Mayor Ahn Chi-kwon of Uiwang City conducted safety inspections of disaster risk facilities in the city on the 7th in response to the thawing season.

On that day, Deputy Mayor Ahn, along with department officials, visited steep slope collapse-prone areas and dangerous bridges within the city and conducted intensive inspections of risk factors including facility collapse, falling rocks, and burial accidents.

To proactively prepare for safety accidents such as collapse and falling rocks that may occur when the ground surface thaws during the thawing season, the city has designated the period from February 17 to April 2 as the 'Intensive Thawing Season Safety Management Period' and is conducting safety inspections of approximately 50 facilities including steep slopes, large-scale construction sites, and bridges.

This intensive safety inspection is being conducted as a public-private joint effort involving the city's safety-related departments, related organizations, and a safety advisory group. Minor issues are being immediately corrected on-site, and facilities requiring repairs or reinforcement will be promptly subjected to repair and reinforcement work after ensuring citizen safety.

"During the thawing season, the risk of safety accidents at disaster risk facilities increases sharply, so we will conduct thorough inspections to ensure public safety," Deputy Mayor Ahn Chi-kwon said, adding, "We ask citizens to report any dangerous facilities to City Hall immediately upon discovery."