Anyang City Holds "Four Priority Areas Inspection Meeting" to Prepare for Summer Typhoons and Heavy Rain

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Anyang City held a "Four Priority Areas Inspection Meeting to Prepare for Typhoons and Heavy Rain" on the 23rd to proactively respond to natural disasters such as summer typhoons and heavy downpours.

The meeting, held on the 8th floor of City Hall's Disaster and Safety Situation Room under the leadership of Vice Mayor Kim Neung-sik, was attended by eight people including department heads, who reviewed overall response plans by sector.

The inspection targets cover four priority areas: ▲areas at risk of slope collapse including landslides ▲flooding risk areas such as river overflow ▲construction site safety management conditions ▲underground space flooding risk areas including underpasses and semi-basement residences.

The city reviewed its response plans by sector through this meeting and further strengthened cooperation systems with relevant departments and related organizations.

Vice Mayor Kim Neung-sik stated, "Natural disasters are occurring more frequently and severely due to the effects of the climate crisis," and added, "Since prevention is the most important factor in disaster management, we will protect citizens' safety through thorough advance preparation and organic cooperation among all departments."