Wando-gun, Top Priority in Minimizing Typhoon Damage Is Preemptive Preparation

Typhoon 'Maysak' Damage Prevention, Special On-Site Inspection of Disaster Vulnerable Areas Conducted

County Governor Shin Woo-cheol visited Saengil-myeon and Geumil-eup to inspect fishing boat evacuation situations, aquaculture facility structures, and large construction sites. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Five days after Typhoon No. 8 ‘Bavi’ passed, Typhoon No. 9 ‘Maysak’ has developed with very strong power and is heading toward our country.

Typhoon ‘Maysak’ is similar in its path, central pressure (945hPa), and maximum wind speed (47m/s) to Typhoon ‘Maemi’ in 2003, which caused casualties and significant property damage, raising concerns about major damage.

Accordingly, Shin Woo-cheol, Wando County Governor, and Bong Jin-moon, Deputy Governor, conducted a special on-site inspection of disaster-vulnerable areas on the 1st.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol visited Saengil-myeon and Geumil-eup to check the evacuation status of fishing boats, aquaculture facilities, and large construction sites.

He also encouraged fishermen who are likely worried due to the typhoon’s approach and carefully guided them on preemptive measures to prevent typhoon damage.

Deputy Governor Bong Jin-moon visited Sinji-myeon and Gogeum-myeon to inspect flood prevention projects and hazardous road improvement construction sites, and checked the steep slopes and fishing boat evacuation status at Hwahaengpo Port in Wando-eup.

On-site inspections were conducted with a minimum number of personnel due to the social distancing level 2 in response to COVID-19.

Wando County Governor Shin Woo-cheol emphasized the importance of typhoon preparedness, saying, “The top priority to minimize typhoon damage is preemptive prevention,” and urged thorough preparation like during Typhoon ‘Bavi’ to minimize damage from Typhoon ‘Maysak’ as well.

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