Gwonseon-gu Swiftly Recovers from Flood Damage

Gwonseon-gu in Suwon City mobilized approximately 460 people, including civil servants, volunteer firefighters, members of civic organizations, and residents, for emergency flood recovery efforts in flooded areas.

Over the course of two days on December 5 and 6, Suwon City experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall exceeding 310mm, causing damage across the region including inundated roads. In particular, Gwonseon-gu, including Gosaek-dong, a low-lying residential area, suffered flooding damage to homes.

The district entered an emergency work system immediately after issuing a heavy rain warning at 12:30 on December 6, with all civil servants of Gwonseon-gu responding from early morning to conduct patrols and identify flooded areas.

Approximately 70 civil servants were deployed to Hyeseong Apartments in Gosaek-dong, which suffered extensive flood damage, to conduct drainage work. That day, the Construction Division mobilized 175 pumping units, 8 street cleaning vehicles, 3 fire trucks, 2 disinfection vehicles, and 400 burlap sacks. Flood victims were evacuated to Gohyeon Elementary School.

On the weekend of December 7, all district staff reported for duty and worked in Hyeseong Apartments in Gosaek-dong and Omok-cheon-dong area, with male staff moving furniture, refrigerators, fans, and kitchenware outdoors, while environmental workers collected damaged household items and waste.

Female staff members also washed dishes and actively supported damage recovery efforts by civil servants, providing assistance to flood victims.

Volunteer firefighters also participated in recovery work, and members of civic groups including the Pyeongdong Saemaul Undong Association provided cup noodles, iced coffee, and rice cakes. The Red Cross provided food and lodging for residents engaged in recovery efforts.

The Health Center acted swiftly with disinfection work and medical support.

District Head Kim Jeong-soo comforted flood victims facing hardship and personally transported refrigerators and dressers, working diligently on recovery efforts by cleaning water and muddy silt from house floors.