Jeonnam Fire Department Strengthens 'Emergency Rescue Readiness' in Preparation for Typhoon Bavi Approaching North

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) is making every effort to prevent typhoon damage.

Jeonnam Fire announced on the 25th that it will strengthen emergency rescue readiness in preparation for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 8 'Bavi.'

Typhoon 'Bavi' is expected to move northward south of Jeju Island on the 25th and pass through the southern Yellow Sea on the 26th.

Accordingly, Jeonnam Fire held an emergency inspection meeting the day before and decided to focus on managing areas within the province vulnerable to wind and flood damage.

In particular, Chief Ma Jaeyoon instructed to strengthen surveillance activities in areas at risk of flooding and ground collapse, and to check resources such as water defense equipment necessary for responding to wind and flood disasters.

Also, when weather warnings are issued, they plan to mobilize all available firefighting forces for emergency duty, support firefighting efforts to minimize inconvenience to residents, and actively work to minimize damage by establishing a disaster information network with related organizations.

Chief Ma said, "We will do our best to thoroughly prepare in advance to prevent secondary damage caused by the typhoon in areas affected by heavy rain, ensuring no loss of life or property damage."

Meanwhile, as of the 25th, this typhoon has a central pressure of 965 hPa and a maximum wind speed of 45 m/s, showing a path similar to Typhoon No. 13 'Lingling,' which moved northward in early September last year.

During Typhoon 'Lingling,' Jeonnam Fire deployed 1,336 firefighters and 469 pieces of equipment to carry out 444 safety measures on facilities and roadside trees, as well as drainage support at two locations.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.