The Guwol 1-dong Community Service Center (동장 Baek Mi-song, 백미송) in Namdong-gu, Incheon, announced on the 13th that it had carried out a summer environmental cleanup and storm drain inspection together with members of the Neighborhood Chiefs’ Council in order to create a pleasant and safe village environment for the summer season. About 50 members of the Guwol 1-dong Neighborhood Chiefs’ Council took part in the activity.
 [코리안투데이] Members of the Guwol 1-dong Neighborhood Chiefs’ Council inspecting a roadside storm drain © 김현수 기자 |
Removing Dumped Waste, Dredging Storm Drains
Participants focused on commercial districts and side streets, thoroughly clearing away dumped waste that had been marring the urban landscape and causing bad odors.
In particular, they closely inspected roadside storm drains, which are a major cause of flooding during sudden downpours, personally removing sediment, fallen leaves, and trash from inside them as part of dredging work to ensure smooth drainage.
“Doing Our Best to Prevent Disasters During the Monsoon Season”
Lee Ok-ja (이옥자), head of the Neighborhood Chiefs’ Council, said, “I’m grateful to the neighborhood chiefs and council members who made time for this despite their busy schedules,” adding, “I hope residents can enjoy a safe and pleasant summer without worrying about flooding, even during heavy monsoon rains.”
Baek Mi-song, head of Guwol 1-dong, said, “We will continue to work closely with resident-led organizations to thoroughly prepare for summer disasters such as sudden heavy rain, and do our best to make Guwol 1-dong a clean and safe place.”
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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