Hwaseong Special City Conducts Intensive Safety Inspections of Vulnerable Facilities During Thaw Period

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Hwaseong Special City conducted proactive safety inspections on 20th of disaster-vulnerable facilities such as steep slopes in response to the thaw period (February to April).

The inspection focused on dangerous slopes near residential areas with accident risks due to weakened ground conditions.

First Deputy Mayor Yoon Sung-jin personally visited the steep slope collapse risk area to closely examine major risk factors including slope erosion and tree toppling, and inspected the on-site response system.

The city plans to prioritize citizen safety, directly listen to concerns of residents near steep slopes, and strengthen the safety management system to eliminate disaster blind spots.

Meanwhile, as part of thaw period disaster safety measures, the city plans to expand inspections to various structures including retaining walls and aged embankments in addition to steep slopes to strengthen safety management.

First Deputy Mayor Yoon Sung-jin said, “During the thaw period, weakened ground conditions can lead to major accidents even from minor cracks or deformation,” and added, “We will discover and address risk factors in advance, and minimize citizen damage through on-site-centered inspections and prompt response.”