Jangheung-gun Holds Emergency Meeting in Response to Typhoon No. 9 'Lupit' Approaching North

Thorough Safety Inspections Urged for Departmental Facilities

An emergency countermeasure meeting was held in the county office conference room, chaired by Deputy County Governor Im Seong-su, in response to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 9 'Lupit'. / Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast that Typhoon No. 9 'Lupit', currently moving northward, will pass through the southern part of the Korean Peninsula between the 9th and 11th, an emergency countermeasure meeting was held on the 6th in the county office conference room, presided over by Deputy Governor Im Seong-su, with all heads of departments and divisions.

This meeting focused on discussing major expected damage countermeasures, such as taking preemptive safety measures for coastal areas, beaches, breakwaters, and aquaculture farms, as the typhoon is likely to affect coastal areas, and preparing for mooring and evacuation of vessels.

In addition, special surveillance and safety measures were to be taken for major disaster-prone areas, landslide risk zones, and habitual flood damage areas. Safety measures were also to be strengthened at workplaces and construction sites. Furthermore, key inspections of rivers, drainage channels, and drainage facilities were to be conducted, along with environmental maintenance around drainage channels. Preemptive safety measures such as securing orchards, vinyl greenhouses, and preventing crop damage were instructed to be carried out thoroughly.

Deputy Governor Im Seong-su said at the meeting, “While we are still recovering from the heavy rains in July, a typhoon is approaching. Do not let your guard down to prevent human casualties, and focus all administrative power on minimizing damage through thorough surveillance and preparation, even to an excessive degree, regarding safety.” He urged all departments, “Heads of departments and divisions must conduct preemptive safety inspections of the facilities under their management and thoroughly prepare for the typhoon.”

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