Jeongeup-si Operates 'Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room'

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 22nd that it has established a comprehensive summer disaster countermeasure plan and will operate an 'Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room' to minimize agricultural disasters during the summer season.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures from this month through September are expected to be higher than average, with heatwaves accompanied by intense heat continuing, and abnormal climate phenomena expected to persist.

The city plans to proactively respond to agricultural disasters caused by heavy rain, typhoons, and heatwaves through the operation of the situation room to minimize damage.

The Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room will be staffed by 10 people across 3 teams and will operate until October 15. The situation room will continuously monitor weather conditions and conduct pre-inspections of disaster-prone areas.

When weather advisories or warnings are issued, an emergency communication system will be established in coordination with related organizations, including local eup/myeon offices and administrative welfare centers, and emergency duty will be activated.

During typhoons and heavy rains, inspections of vulnerable areas such as habitual flood zones will be intensified and preventive measures implemented to prevent crop flooding damage.

In case of damage or emergencies, a rapid response team will be dispatched to the site to conduct swift inspections and support damage recovery, aiming to respond as quickly as possible.

Additionally, guidelines for managing crops and livestock facilities will be distributed in advance to farmers to focus efforts on preventing agricultural disasters and minimizing damage.

Mayor Lee Hak-su stated, “Since agricultural disasters due to intense summer heatwaves are expected, we will devote all efforts to preparing disaster prevention measures to minimize damage to crops and facilities,” and added, “We ask farmers to voluntarily participate in agricultural disaster prevention to minimize damage.”

Meanwhile, in case of agricultural damage, prompt situation assessment and emergency recovery can be reported to the relevant eup/myeon/dong office or the Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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