Icheon City Wins Triple Crown in 'National Disaster Management Commendation'

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] Icheon City has won the triple crown in national disaster management commendations.

The city announced on the 17th that Icheon City (organization) will receive a commendation from the Minister of Interior and Safety, Icheon Volunteer Center Foundation (organization) will receive a Prime Minister Commendation, and Icheon Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group Head Kim Nam-seong (individual) will receive a Presidential Commendation.

The city rapidly mobilized the disaster response headquarters for recovery from the heavy snow damage in November last year and worked closely with the public, private sector, and military to promote early recovery in the agricultural sector and other affected areas, while operating a special damage investigation team, conducting rapid damage assessments, and operating an integrated support center for heavy snow damage.

In particular, through one-stop administrative support, the city prepared additional support measures for affected farming households (livestock and agricultural sectors, etc.) that fell short of support standards, and made an all-out effort in response including disaster relief payments and public facility restoration projects. As a result of actively participating in the 'Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill,' the city was selected as an 'excellent' agency for three consecutive years in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Additionally, the Icheon Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group worked closely with the city through activities to prevent heat-related illnesses in preparation for heat waves, inspecting drainage and catch basins, conducting surveillance during the summer disaster prevention period, and providing snow removal support during winter. The group ranked 2nd nationwide in 2023 and 1st nationwide in 2024 in the Ministry of Interior and Safety's evaluation of autonomous disaster prevention groups.

Mayor Kim Kyung-hee said, "We are always responding preemptively to create a city safe from disasters, and in that process, many organizations and institutions including the city, Icheon Volunteer Center, and Icheon Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group have made great efforts, which is why we received this honor," and added, "Going forward, we will endeavor to ensure close cooperation among the public, private sector, and military to achieve the best disaster management possible."