Icheon Fire Department Conducts Field Inspections of Vulnerable Areas in Preparation for Summer Flooding and Water Damage

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] The Icheon Fire Department (Fire Chief Jang Dong-gwon) conducted field inspections on the 24th of vulnerable areas susceptible to flooding and water damage in the jurisdiction to prevent casualties and property damage caused by summer weather disasters.

The inspection targeted disaster-vulnerable areas surrounding major rivers and reservoirs, including Cheongmicheon Creek in Janghowon, Sungho Reservoir in Seolseong-myeon, and the area around Bokha River in Icheon.

Fire Chief Jang Dong-gwon visited the sites in person and conducted focused inspections on △hazards in major rivers △the securing of alternate routes and civilian evacuation sites in case of flooding △emergency communication systems between the fire department and local government △the operational status of flood control equipment.

Fire Chief Jang Dong-gwon stated, "Natural disasters come without warning, so thorough preliminary inspections and preparation are more important than ever," and added, "Going forward, through cooperation with related agencies, we will strengthen our response posture to protect citizens' lives and property."