Ulleung-gun Activates Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Ahead of Typhoon 'Maysak' Approaching North

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Ulleung-gun, Gyeongbuk, is showing swift action by forming a disaster safety countermeasures headquarters on the afternoon of the 31st in the county office situation room in response to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 9 'MAYSAK'.

Typhoon No. 9 'MAYSAK' is forecasted to reach about 320 km south of Seogwipo at 9 a.m. on September 2, then pass inland through Busan and reach the waters near Gangneung by early dawn the next day.

At the meeting chaired by County Governor Kim Byung-su, Ulleung-gun decided to operate the disaster safety countermeasures headquarters ahead of the typhoon preliminary warning announcement and to activate a phased emergency duty system according to weather warnings until the situation ends.

The meeting was held with the participation of heads of departments and divisions of the county office, town and township chiefs, and seven related organizations including Ulleung Police Station, 119 Safety Center, Navy 118th Squadron, Ulleung Office of Education, Donghae Maritime Police Ulleung Substation, Ulleung Island Meteorological Observatory, and Korea Electric Power Corporation Ulleung Branch.

Kim Jeong-hee, director of the Ulleung Island Meteorological Observatory, observed, "Strong winds with maximum instantaneous speeds of 30 to 40 m/s, high waves of 4 to 9 meters, and heavy rain are expected in Ulleung-gun."

Ulleung County Governor Kim Byung-su emphasized, "Typhoon No. 9 currently approaching is forecasted to be the most influential typhoon to affect our county recently, so all administrative power including related organizations must be mobilized to focus on pre-inspection and preparation."

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