Yangpyeong County Holds Launch Ceremony for 'Forest Disaster Response Team'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Yangpyeong County announced on the 10th that on the 6th morning, it held an appointment certificate presentation ceremony and launch event for the 'Forest Disaster Response Team' at the Yangpyeong County Forest Education Center and has begun full-scale operation of an integrated forest disaster response system.

At the ceremony, 32 Forest Disaster Response Team members received appointment certificates, and through taking an oath to protect residents' lives and property from various forest disasters including wildfires, landslides, and forest pests, demonstrated their commitment to responsible on-site response.

The Forest Disaster Response Team is an integrated organization of on-site response personnel that previously operated separately by disaster type, including the Wildfire Specialist Prevention and Fire Suppression Team, the Forest Pest Surveillance and Control Team, and the Landslide On-Site Prevention Team. It will begin full-scale operations from 2026.

In particular, as the response team jointly performs duties tailored to disaster types and seasons—such as spring and fall when wildfire occurrence risks are high, periods of concern over landslides due to summer heavy rains, and times of forest pest spread—continuity and expertise in on-site response is expected to be significantly enhanced.

County Governor Jeon Jin-seon said, "I hope the Forest Disaster Response Team will play a key role in protecting residents' lives and safety through strengthened prevention activities, enhanced on-site response capabilities, and the establishment of cooperation systems with related agencies."