Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Inspects Yeosu Area in Preparation for Typhoon 'Maysak'

Strict Emphasis on On-site Management

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, conducted an emergency inspection of the site in Yeosu related to Typhoon No. 9 ‘Maysak’.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 1st, Governor Kim visited a multi-family housing construction site located in Sinwol-dong, Yeosu, and urged, “Please thoroughly manage the site to minimize damage caused by the typhoon.”

Typhoon ‘Maysak’ is forecasted to bring very strong winds and heavy rain directly affecting Jeonnam until the 3rd. The flood-affected areas in the province, which recently suffered from heavy rain, are in urgent need of prior preparation.

Governor Kim emphasized, “‘Maysak’ is expected to bring 100 to 400 mm of rain and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 49 m/s. Construction sites for apartments must firmly secure site offices, building materials, and signboards to prevent them from being blown away and to avoid accidents caused by the wind.”

He specifically said, “To prevent seepage in cut slopes, please complete waterproof coverings, check retaining walls, and maintain drainage channels in advance to prevent soil runoff.”

Earlier, at a typhoon response status meeting, Governor Kim stated, “To ensure thorough prior preparation for the typhoon, it is necessary to go to the sites and take measures such as pre-evacuation and securing and fastening facilities.” He added, “It is essential to minimize secondary damage in areas affected by heavy rain and typhoons, prevent damage to fish farms and farms approaching harvest season, and coordinate in advance with dam and reservoir-related agencies to prevent flooding and collapse.”

Jeonnam Province is making every effort to prepare for the typhoon by urgently issuing instructions to each city and county to implement measures such as ▲pre-fastening signboards and construction materials against strong winds ▲anti-toppling measures for tower cranes at construction sites ▲maintenance of drainage channels and provision of drainage pumps in flood-prone areas ▲thorough wind resistance measures for solar facilities and windows.

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