Mokpo City Holds Emergency Assessment Meeting in Preparation for Typhoon 'Chantu'

Pre-Inspection of Vulnerable Areas, Thorough Surveillance Activities and Safety Measures Ensured

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 14th that it held an emergency situation assessment meeting chaired by Mayor Kim Jong-sik to prepare for the upcoming landfall of Typhoon Chanthu, the 14th typhoon of the season.

‘Chanthu’ is expected to pass between Jeju Island and the southern coast on the 17th, with its movement timing and path remaining variable depending on the degree of weakening near Shanghai, China, and the strength of the cold air moving southward from the north. The closest approach time is estimated to be around 9 a.m. on the 17th.

Accordingly, Mayor Kim Jong-sik urgently chaired a situation assessment meeting with 14 disaster management departments and five related organizations including the Mokpo Meteorological Office and Mokpo Fire Station.

Mayor Kim instructed, “Please promptly inspect and prepare for areas that may have suffered damage due to heavy rain, and ensure thorough pre-monitoring activities and safety measures.”

In addition, he ordered thorough preparations including ▲management of disaster-vulnerable groups ▲securing and removing falling hazard objects in preparation for strong winds ▲management of fisheries and coastal facilities ▲strengthening pre-monitoring activities in steep slopes, landslide risk areas, and embankments ▲and prior promotion of action guidelines.

Going forward, the city will conduct safety inspections of facilities such as road infrastructure, embankments, and bridges, and check and inspect drainage pump stations to prepare for flooding in low-lying coastal areas.

A city official stated, “We will do our utmost to minimize property damage and ensure that not a single life is lost by actively cooperating with related organizations in inspections and support.”

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