Gyeongnam Fire Department, "Thorough Preemptive Response to Typhoon" ··· Emergency Situation Assessment Meeting Held with City and County Fire Chiefs

Heoseok Gon, head of the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, is speaking at an emergency situation assessment meeting. (Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 10th that it has held an emergency situation assessment meeting in response to the northward approach of Typhoon 'Jangmi' and is fully prepared for emergency measures to prevent damage to the residents of Gyeongnam Province.

First, they conducted pre-inspections of 615 water pumps and other flood control equipment, 35 rubber boats, and 260 sets of diving equipment, and are preparing to activate emergency rescue control teams by city and county in case of a large-scale disaster.

Additionally, to prepare for any eventuality, pre-inspections are being conducted on areas prone to human casualties such as rapid river currents, flooding, landslides, large construction sites, and drainage pump stations by each fire station, as well as disaster-vulnerable facilities. They plan to actively utilize powered fire pumps and other equipment to support drainage in response to the heavy rain accompanying the typhoon.

Furthermore, to prepare for a surge in 119 emergency calls related to typhoon damage, the number of 119 call reception lines, which normally operate 22 lines, has been increased by 72 lines, allowing up to 94 simultaneous call receptions. Administrative personnel from the fire headquarters who have undergone regular response training will be deployed.

Heo Seok-gon, head of the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, emphasized, “We will do our best to respond quickly to any situations caused by the typhoon to minimize casualties and property damage. As strong rain and wind are expected, we ask residents to exercise special caution to prevent damage.”

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