Yeonggwang-gun Holds Situation Assessment Meeting in Preparation for Typhoon 'Maysak'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 31st that on the 30th, a situation assessment meeting was held at the county office, chaired by the head of the county disaster safety countermeasures headquarters, in response to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 9 ‘Maysak’.

The meeting discussed measures to minimize typhoon damage by predicting the expected path of the typhoon and its impact on the region, and by confirming pre-inspection items for each relevant department.

Typhoon ‘Maysak’ is expected to move northeast on the 2nd of next month at 3 p.m., bringing strong winds and heavy rain, with a central pressure of 945 hPa (hectopascal), maximum wind speed of 45 m/s, and a movement speed of 18?9 km/h.

The main inspection items included ▲ real-time monitoring of the typhoon’s progress and rapid response through situation dissemination ▲ activation of emergency restoration teams according to situations when typhoon warnings are issued ▲ pre-safety inspections of various facilities such as major tourist sites, vinyl greenhouses, and livestock barns ▲ strengthening surveillance activities in disaster-vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, flood-prone zones, and landslide risk areas ▲ inspection of various repair facilities including sewage systems and drainage pump stations ▲ and active support for emergency restoration to minimize inconvenience to residents.

Governor Kim Jun-seong said, “Due to the heavy rain during the last rainy season, the ground has weakened, so even a small amount of rain can cause significant damage,” and added, “Please be thorough in preemptive preparations to ensure that no casualties occur, and do your best in emergency restoration if damage occurs.”

Meanwhile, the county plans to strengthen the emergency system, actively promote to residents through disaster text messages and the disaster village broadcasting system, and devote all efforts to emergency restoration in case of urgent situations.

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