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Namchon-Dorim-dong Tongjang Council Cleans Storm Drains

Flood-prevention effort carried out amid heavy downpour

Posted No. 52074

The Namchon-Dorim-dong Tongjang Autonomous Council (Chairman Oh Si-hwan, 오시환) in Namdong-gu, Incheon, announced on the 13th that it carried out storm drain maintenance for flood prevention along major roadsides and residential areas in the district on the 9th, during heavy rainfall, for the safety of residents. Members focused on clearing cigarette butts, fallen leaves, and household waste that had piled up in storm drains, even as the rain continued.

Members of the Namchon-Dorim-dong Tongjang Autonomous Council clean storm drains in the rain.

  [코리안투데이] Members of the Namchon-Dorim-dong Tongjang Autonomous Council clean storm drains in the rain. © 김현수 기자

Clearing debris from storm drains while also tidying up alleyways

Members of the Namchon-Dorim-dong Tongjang Autonomous Council carried out flood-damage prevention activities while also working to improve residents’ living environment by cleaning up alleyways and side streets.

Tongjang Council Chairman Oh Si-hwan said, “Although this is a small maintenance effort, it is directly tied to residents’ safety, which is why our members took part so actively.” He added, “We will continue to take the lead in making Namchon-Dorim-dong clean and safe.”

“Continuing efforts to prevent summer natural disasters”

Kim Jeong-mi (김정미), head of the Namchon-Dorim-dong administrative welfare center, said, “We thank the Tongjang Autonomous Council for their hard work for the community despite the harsh rain.” She added, “The administrative welfare center will also continue its efforts to prevent summer natural disasters and create a pleasant urban environment.”


[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ]   incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com

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