Gangbuk-gu, All-Out Efforts to Prevent Damage in Preparation for Typhoon 'Bavi'

Urgent Preliminary Inspection Conducted... Hazardous Elements Removed and Maintenance Completed for Disaster-Vulnerable Facilities... Comprehensive Survey of Street Trees Along Main Roads, Removal of Risky Trees Expected to Be Damaged by Strong Winds

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Kyum-soo) is making every effort to prevent damage as Typhoon ‘Bavi’ approaches.

Since the 24th, the district has activated an emergency preparedness system and conducted urgent pre-inspections of various facilities. Patrol activities have been intensified focusing on disaster-prone areas, landslide risk zones, construction sites, and safety facilities.

In particular, as heavy rain and strong winds are expected to cause significant damage, strict safety management is being enforced on wind-vulnerable facilities. Risk factors for structures vulnerable to strong winds, such as halting tower crane operations at construction sites, securing road signboards, and removing banners, have been eliminated and pre-maintenance completed.

Additionally, the district conducted a full survey of street trees along main roads using diagnostic measuring devices and removed hazardous trees. These dangerous street trees were expected to cause secondary damage if toppled by strong winds.

Furthermore, the district has established a close cooperative system with related organizations such as the fire station and Korea Electric Power Corporation to prepare for incidents like utility pole collapse and power outages. Administrative efforts will focus on minimizing damage by maintaining a real-time response posture until the typhoon situation ends.

Park Kyum-soo, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “Typhoon Bavi is expected to bring winds so strong that it will be difficult to stand,” and added, “We will make every effort to ensure thorough preparations to prevent typhoon damage.”

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