Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station Establishes Emergency Rescue Readiness in Preparation for Typhoon 'Bavi' Approaching North

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Northern Fire Station (Chief Lee Wonyong) announced on the 25th that it will establish an emergency rescue readiness posture, including holding an emergency inspection meeting in preparation for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 8 ‘Bavi’.

According to the forecast from the Korea Meteorological Administration, the fire station decided to strengthen surveillance activities more than twice a day for areas at risk of flooding, collapse damage, and large-scale fire spread.

They also plan to make every effort to establish a preemptive readiness posture by building a close cooperation system with related organizations and groups.

In addition, a pre-inspection will be conducted to maintain 100% operational status of flood and wind disaster response equipment, and when weather warnings are issued, available firefighting forces will be mobilized to the fullest extent to engage in emergency duty to minimize inconvenience and damage to citizens.

Fire Chief Lee Wonyong said, “Citizens should also take special care to firmly secure signboards, windows, and doors to prevent damage from the typhoon,” and added, “The fire department will do its best to protect citizens’ safety through thorough preemptive preparations.”

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