Gangbuk-gu Enters Full Preparedness Mode Ahead of Typhoon ‘Haishen’

Emergency On-Site Inspection of Flood and Wind Disaster Vulnerable Facilities, Removal and Maintenance of Risk Factors... Strengthening Real-Time On-Site Emergency Response System Amid Successive Typhoon Approaches

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Kyum-soo) has launched an emergency on-site inspection of disaster-vulnerable facilities in preparation for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 10, ‘Haishen’.

‘Haishen’ is predicted to make landfall on the southern coast on the 7th and directly pass through inland areas, requiring special caution. As damage has been reported in areas affected by the previous typhoon ‘Maysak,’ the district has accelerated its disaster response level.

First, the district has taken measures to prevent possible disaster accidents caused by weakened ground due to prolonged rainfall. Surveillance has been strengthened focusing on areas at risk of landslides, slope collapses, and lowland flooding. The readiness of flood control equipment such as pumps and sandbags was thoroughly checked for emergency recovery from heavy rain. The management status of rainwater inlets, sewage pipelines, and pumping stations was carefully reviewed, and road lighting facilities were also inspected.

Additionally, the district is conducting maintenance of facilities that may be damaged by strong winds. Advertisements such as wall signs, protruding signs, and banners were inspected and those posing risks of falling or toppling were removed. Together with experts including architectural structural engineers, the condition of aging retaining walls and construction site management was closely monitored. Construction companies were instructed to remove wind-vulnerable protective screens and reinforce soundproof panels to prepare for any emergencies.

Furthermore, the district checked the fastening status of facilities such as traffic signs that could cause secondary damage if blown away by strong winds and reinforced the support for street trees.

Administrative efforts will focus on minimizing damage by maintaining a real-time response posture until the typhoon situation ends.

Park Kyum-soo, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “We are maintaining an on-site emergency response system continuously due to the successive northward approaches of typhoons,” and added, “We will thoroughly prepare in advance to ensure that residents do not suffer damage from the typhoon’s impact.”

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