South Korea: 4,800+ deployed for flood recovery in Geoje, Tongyeong over weekend

Flood recovery efforts are continuing through the weekend in Geoje and Tongyeong, areas severely impacted by record-breaking torrential rains. More than 4,800 personnel and 516 vehicles have been deployed over two days to clear debris and restore affected areas.

On Saturday, 2,430 personnel and 255 vehicles were engaged in the recovery work, with a similar deployment of 2,404 personnel and 261 vehicles scheduled for Sunday. The operation involves a coordinated effort from public officials, military personnel, police, and firefighters. They are joined by a large contingent of volunteers, including members of the national volunteer fire service, private organizations, autonomous disaster prevention groups, and the Red Cross.

The provincial government anticipates that the total number of personnel involved will increase as unregistered volunteers contribute to the recovery. The primary focus of the weekend's operations is the removal of mud and waste from flooded homes and commercial properties. Efforts also include clearing debris from village entrances and roads, and general environmental cleanup of damaged facilities.

The article notes that as of 7 a.m. on Saturday, the extent of flood damage in Geoje and Tongyeong had been assessed, though specific figures were not detailed in the provided text. The ongoing work aims to mitigate the immediate impact of the floods and begin the process of restoring normalcy to the affected communities.