Haenam Office of Education Conducts Emergency Inspection of School Facilities for Earthquake Preparedness

Haenam Office of Education conducted an emergency inspection of school facilities across all schools in the district, including assessing the seismic status of school buildings. (Photo by Haenam Office of Education)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeollanam-do Haenam Office of Education (Superintendent Jang Seong-mo) announced on the 7th that it conducted an emergency inspection of school facilities throughout the district on the 6th to assess the seismic resistance status of school buildings.

This inspection was carried out in response to over 50 earthquakes that occurred over nine days from the magnitude 1.8 earthquake on the 26th of last month, located 21 km northwest of Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, until the 4th of this month.

Since Haenam has never experienced an earthquake since the Korea Meteorological Administration began instrumental observations in 1978, this was a prompt response to growing concerns and anxiety among parents and residents regarding school facilities.

The inspection focused on schools in Sanim-myeon and Hwawon-myeon, the epicenter areas, to assess the seismic resistance status of all school buildings in Haenam.

The inspection confirmed that there was no damage to schools caused by this earthquake; however, it was judged that continuous preparedness is necessary as earthquakes may continue.

In particular, for aging buildings and those lacking seismic resistance, facilities will be reinforced through close consultation with the Jeollanam-do Office of Education, and additional measures against earthquakes will be continuously developed, including earthquake evacuation drills after students return to normal attendance.

Superintendent Jang Seok-woong instructed the Office of Education’s facilities department and staff to be sent to schools in the earthquake-affected areas to conduct safety inspections and prepare so that students can attend school and study without anxiety after COVID-19.

Jang Seong-mo, Superintendent of Haenam Office of Education, stated, “We will closely monitor the Korea Meteorological Administration’s earthquake analysis and thoroughly prepare for the possibility of earthquakes occurring again,” adding, “We will do our best to alleviate the anxiety of students and parents caused by earthquakes and ensure they can focus on their studies safely in secure schools.”

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