Eom Jin-seop, Vice Mayor of Icheon, Conducts On-site Inspection of Disaster-Vulnerable Facilities in Preparation for Summer Natural Disasters

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Vice Mayor Eom Jin-seop of Icheon City conducted on-site inspections on the 20th and 21st in preparation for the full-fledged monsoon season, examining the stormwater retention pond and temporary sediment basin installed in the Jungri Residential Development District, reservoirs with potential for loss of life, and the Sindae Stream Bridge (Dobong Seyeol Bridge) construction site.

At the stormwater retention pond in Jungri, Vice Mayor Eom examined the status of rainwater storage and drainage during heavy downpours and emphasized, "Disaster mitigation facilities are at the forefront of citizens' safety during the monsoon season, making regular maintenance all the more critical."

At Hakam Reservoir, he inspected the embankment facilities, water level control systems, and emergency evacuation systems, and ordered thorough preparations to address areas with potential loss of life.

He further stated, "Since natural disasters arrive without warning, pre-inspection and preventive measures are the most effective way to reduce damage," and instructed, "All departments must work closely together to do their best to protect citizens' lives and property from disasters."

Meanwhile, the city has conducted joint pump operation drills in preparation for heavy summer rains and typhoons with disaster response personnel from eup, myeon, and dong offices and the Icheon Autonomous Disaster Prevention Unit, and is carrying out various preliminary preparation activities including ▲comprehensive inspection of storm drains and manhole covers ▲inspection of disaster alert systems ▲enhanced intensive patrols in disaster-vulnerable areas ▲verification of 24-hour emergency response room operations ▲emergency evacuation drills in coordination with private entities.