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There was a report that the house that was in a mess due to the torrential rain this time was filled with water, but I couldn't get the local government subsidy because I didn't take a picture at the time of the flooding.

We checked to see if a photo was really necessary to receive the damage subsidy.



This is reporter Ha Jeong-yeon.



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Due to the heavy rain on the night of the 9th, the house of Mr. A's family became a mess in an instant.



It was completely flooded with backflow of the toilet water, but the neighbors scooped up water all night and helped clean it, so I barely got over the hurdle.



[Mr A/Informant: Residents all came to our house right away, connected a hose, and cleaned with water.

It took about four and a half hours.]



However, after disposing of all the contaminated wallpaper, carpeting, and furniture that had been wet with water, all that was left was a TV and exercise equipment.



Local government subsidies are desperately needed for a minimum living.



A's family was devastated by the text message the village head sent to the villagers.



In order to receive compensation from the local government, it was necessary to have photos taken before and after the flooding.



[Mr A/Informant: My house was locked, I didn't really have the mind to take a picture of this and keep it.

I have a baby too.

That's the realistic part, but when I get a text saying that I need to keep the photos...

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Other residents, who were unable to photograph the situation at the time of the flooding, were also in shock because they were trying to drain the water that ran into the house.



SBS reporters went directly to check the information reported by Mr. A.



The subsidy provided by each local government to actual residents of households affected by flooding is 2 million won in the name of repair costs.



You have to report flood damage to the local government within 10 days, but it was not compulsory to submit photos before and after flooding.



This is because when a report of damage is received, public officials directly go to the site to check the facts of damage, such as signs of flooding.



An official from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety told SBS reporters that even if there are no photos, most of the minimal signs of flooding are found if there are no false reports.



(Video coverage: Kim Yong-woo, video editing: Lee Seung-jin)