BUYEO — Local authorities in Buyeo County gathered this week to reinforce community-level disaster preparedness and communication networks.

On November 11, the county government hosted a strategic briefing at the Seodong Briefing Room, bringing together 25 key participants, including designated safety partner leaders representing 16 local towns and townships, alongside municipal officials.

The primary objective of the gathering was to streamline early-stage disaster response. Officials focused on establishing robust communication channels and clearly defining the responsibilities of community safety leaders who serve on the front lines when emergencies occur.

Core discussion points centered on expanding the operational scope of safety partners, establishing systematic protocols for identifying disaster damage that requires volunteer intervention, and smoothing out information flow between local administrative units and the county's integrated volunteer support task force.

Under the county's emergency framework, community safety partners are tasked with reviewing initial damage reports, assessing the exact volume of personnel and equipment needed on-site, and relaying those requirements upward. Town and township leaders act as vital linchpins in this network, bridging local residents, community volunteers, and administrative bodies to ensure critical updates travel without delay.

"During the critical opening moments of a disaster, our safety partners and community leaders are the first to look into the field and bridge the communication gap," said Buyeo County Mayor Lee Yong-woo during the session. "We will use today’s feedback to refine our emergency contact directories and establish a safer, faster volunteer network across all regions."

Moving forward, Buyeo County plans to update its regional emergency contact trees and optimize on-site reporting workflows to guarantee organized and efficient relief efforts whenever a crisis strikes.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]