Kim Jo-il, Head of Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, Conducts On-site Inspection of Areas at Risk of Heavy Rain Damage

Maintaining 100% Operational Status of Rescue Equipment and Implementing 'Emergency Rescue Measures' Until October

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Joil, head of the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, conducted an on-site inspection on the 24th of areas at risk of human casualties due to summer typhoons and heavy rains.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters on the 24th, this on-site inspection focused mainly on the Gurye and Gokseong areas, which suffered significant damage from record-breaking rainfall exceeding 600mm in 2020.

Last year, Jeonnam Fire conducted 69 rescue operations, saving 121 people, carried out 1,658 safety measures against landslides and falling rocks, and supported water supply and drainage at 1,053 locations.

Jeonnam Fire manages 417 locations at risk of human casualties, including landslide-prone areas, steep slopes, and reservoirs, to minimize damage from natural disasters during the summer season.

Until October, they plan to implement an ‘Emergency Rescue Plan’ that includes ▲conducting surveillance activities in areas at risk of human casualties ▲maintaining 100% operational status of water rescue equipment ▲strengthening cooperation systems with emergency rescue support agencies ▲and thoroughly preventing safety accidents among personnel during on-site activities.

Head Kim said, “As the frequency of localized heavy rains and typhoons due to abnormal weather is expected to increase this year as well, we ask residents to familiarize themselves in advance with the action guidelines for each type of disaster.”

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