Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Issues Special Instructions in Preparation for Typhoon 'Maysak'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, has issued a special directive to thoroughly prevent safety accidents in preparation for Typhoon No. 9 ‘Maysak’.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 31st, Governor Kim held a situation assessment meeting for proactive response to Typhoon ‘Maysak’ and emphasized, “Take thorough preemptive measures to prevent loss of life and property damage.”

The situation assessment meeting held at Jeonnam Provincial Office’s Jeongcheol Room, presided over by Governor Kim, was attended by city and county mayors as well as heads of provincial departments.

Typhoon Maysak is expected to pass south of Jeju Island on the morning of the 2nd of next month and pass through the Busan area in the early morning of the 3rd. This typhoon is moving northward accompanied by very strong winds and heavy rain, requiring residents’ special caution.

Governor Kim said, “Although Typhoon No. 8 ‘Bavi’ was weaker than expected, it is fortunate that there was no major damage as residents responded well,” and added, “This typhoon ‘Maysak’ has a path similar to Typhoon ‘Rusa’ in 2002 and Typhoon ‘Maemi’ in 2003, which caused significant damage nationwide and in Jeonnam, so special preparations are necessary.”

At this meeting, Governor Kim gave special instructions for preemptive measures including ▲sending emergency disaster messages and village broadcasts to residents in areas vulnerable to landslides, retaining wall collapses, and coastal lowlands for early evacuation ▲preventing secondary damage in areas affected by heavy rain and typhoon ▲installing safety lines and restricting access in dangerous areas ▲adjusting dam and reservoir water levels in consultation with related agencies to prevent river flooding and collapse ▲checking water channels in advance and securing and reinforcing agricultural facilities to prepare for agricultural damage ▲implementing safety measures such as securing and tying down facilities and stored items that could be blown away like roofs, signboards, and flowerpots.

The province plans to proactively operate the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters by organizing emergency duty according to the Korea Meteorological Administration’s typhoon forecast to minimize typhoon damage.

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