Jeonnam Province Fully Prepares Proactively for Typhoon 'Omais' Approaching North

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, has ordered proactive preventive measures in preparation for Typhoon No. 12 ‘Omais’.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 22nd, Governor Kim held a meeting to inspect preparations for Typhoon No. 12 ‘Omais (OMAIS)’, which is moving northward toward Korea, with department heads and deputy heads of cities and counties attending. He instructed, “We will respond proactively to prevent any damage to residents caused by the typhoon.”

Typhoon ‘Omais’ is expected to pass near Jeju Island on the afternoon of the 23rd and make landfall on the southern coast that night. Due to the direct impact of the typhoon, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is forecasted in most areas of Jeonnam.

Governor Kim said, “Omais, which is moving northward, was initially not a typhoon but has now developed into one, which may reduce vigilance.” He urged, “Activate the emergency system involving 23 departments across 13 collaborative functions, and do your best in advance measures to achieve zero casualties and minimize property damage.”

In particular, he instructed ▲removal of obstacles at construction sites and disaster-prone areas in regions affected by July’s heavy rain ▲evacuation of ships and fishing boats, securing aquaculture facilities, and preventing flooding in low-lying coastal areas ▲securing orchard stakes, tying down greenhouse facilities, and maintaining surrounding drainage channels ▲securing signboards and shade structures, removing banners, and ensuring safety measures for tower cranes at construction sites.

Additionally, considering the weakened ground due to heavy rain on the 21st, he emphasized ▲pre-evacuation of residents in areas at risk of landslides, retaining walls, and steep slopes ▲preemptive control of vulnerable areas such as rocky shores, flood-prone underground passages, riverside parking lots, and riverside walking trails ▲strengthening patrols of vulnerable facilities and disaster-prone areas such as coastal areas, beaches, mountainous and valley regions ▲and promoting behavioral guidelines using TV, village loudspeakers, and disaster text messages, including advising against going out during dangerous times.

Meanwhile, the province has been operating the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters since 11 a.m. on the 22nd following the issuance of a typhoon warning by the Korea Meteorological Administration, entering an emergency duty system to ensure thorough preparation to minimize typhoon damage.

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