Hapcheon-gun Strengthens Response Measures in Preparation for Typhoon 'Maysak' Approaching North

Strengthening Disaster Monitoring Activities in Landslide, Low-lying, and Flood-prone Areas

Exterior view of Hapcheon County Office Building

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 2nd that the Disaster Comprehensive Situation Room held an emergency response situation assessment meeting chaired by the deputy governor in preparation for heavy rain and strong winds, as Typhoon No. 9 'Maysak' is expected to have direct and indirect effects on the region.

The county plans to thoroughly manage situations step-by-step, including implementing emergency duty according to weather conditions and warnings, and strengthen pre-inspection activities for disaster-prone areas such as landslide risk zones and low-lying flood areas.

In particular, it stated that it will make every effort to prevent casualties by immediately guiding residents to evacuate upon detecting danger signs and preemptively controlling access.

At this situation assessment meeting, department heads directly inspected steep slopes, drainage pump stations, roads, reservoirs, and large construction sites within the jurisdiction in preparation for heavy rain, and instructed to promptly take emergency measures for disaster-prone facilities.

Additionally, to prevent damage caused by strong winds, they were instructed to inspect advertisements, signboards, and construction materials.

A county official said, "We plan to carefully review countermeasures for the safety of residents," and added, "We ask residents to actively cooperate in minimizing damage by thoroughly checking around their homes."

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