Gwangju City Provides Flood Recovery Support to Gapyeong County Following Heavy Downpours

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] Gwangju City conducted flood recovery activities in the Sangmyeon area of Gapyeong County on the 30th, which suffered significant damage from recent heavy downpours, and strengthened support for disaster victims.

The recovery activities were attended by approximately 90 people, including Mayor Bang Se-hwan, city officials, the Gwangju City Civil Servants Labor Union, the Gwangju City Volunteer Center, and the Gwangju City Sports Association for the Disabled, who worked tirelessly to remove sediment from damaged farms and organize the surrounding areas.

Beyond physical recovery efforts, as part of administrative support to help Gapyeong County, the city has dispatched two city officials to the damage sites starting from the 25th to conduct damage assessments and provide recovery support. Additionally, quarantine vehicles and personnel are being provided to prevent infectious diseases.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan, who participated in the recovery activities at the site, said, "I extend deep condolences to the residents of Gapyeong County, who have suffered significant damage from the sudden floods," and added, "Gwangju City will do its best to help disaster victims return to their daily lives as soon as possible."