Gyeongnam Province: "All Cities and Counties, Thoroughly Check Before Typhoon Hinnamnor Arrives!"

Emergency Inspection in Agriculture Sector and 24-Hour Operation of Agricultural Disaster Countermeasures Situation Room

Gyeongsangnam-do has launched an emergency inspection of the agricultural sector in preparation for Typhoon Hinnamnor.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do is conducting an emergency inspection in the agricultural sector to prepare for Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon moving northward toward the Korean Peninsula.

Gyeongnam Province has organized 18 teams within the Agricultural Policy Bureau to inspect pre-typhoon precautionary measures from the 2nd to the 5th across all cities and counties in the province, focusing on facilities such as greenhouses, orchards, agricultural infrastructure, livestock, irrigation, and distribution facilities.

In orchards, they will check ▲the stability of support facilities ▲installation and fixation of windbreak nets ▲removal of foreign substances within the orchard ▲repair and maintenance of drainage channels ▲and coverage of slopes.

Agricultural infrastructure inspections include ▲immediate operation of drainage pumps and availability of manuals ▲management and operational status of electrical facilities ▲designation of responsible managers and implementation of routine inspections ▲installation of emergency generators and dual circuits in preparation for power outages.

Livestock facilities will be checked for ▲maintenance of surrounding drainage channels ▲inspection of electrical facilities ▲repair and maintenance of retaining walls ▲pre-securement of pesticides ▲and confirmation of facility fastening to withstand strong winds.

Irrigation facilities will be inspected for ▲maintenance of drainage channels around provincial factories and warehouses ▲storage of grains in warehouses vulnerable to flooding in flood-prone areas ▲and availability of sealing materials for doors and windows.

Agricultural product distribution facilities will be examined for ▲whether facility managers conduct self-inspections for typhoons ▲fixation of outdoor signs and other facilities ▲presence of flood-prone facilities ▲and establishment of cooperative systems with related agencies in case of damage.

A Gyeongnam Province official is inspecting agricultural facilities.

The province will also promote behavioral guidelines for farmers to follow during typhoon-related situations such as heavy rain and strong winds.

The guidelines for farmers include ▲refraining from going out when weather warnings are issued ▲not visiting fields for reasons such as waterway work or greenhouse inspections ▲removing weeds from drainage channels and maintaining drainage facilities to ensure smooth water flow ▲and tightening greenhouse strings to prevent plastic sheets from fluttering.

▲Clearing branches, glass shards, and other debris around greenhouses to prevent them from being blown away by the wind ▲operating ventilation fans in greenhouses to prevent covering materials from fluttering or plastic covers from lifting ▲and rolling up shading nets and other shading facilities installed on greenhouse roofs toward the sides must also be observed.

The province will operate the Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room for 24-hour monitoring.

It will maintain cooperation with the Disaster Countermeasure Headquarters and prepare response measures such as farmer guidance and emergency recovery in preparation for the typhoon.

Through the operation of the Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room, the province plans to promptly disseminate weather warnings and prevention guidelines, manage damage situations, and hold and communicate situation meetings.

When weather warnings are issued, text messages (SMS) will be sent, and field monitoring personnel will guide pre-evacuation in areas at risk of damage. In case of damage, a rapid recovery plan for affected farms will be established, and disaster relief funds will be provided.

Jung Yeonsang, Director of the Agricultural Policy Bureau, said, “We ask all cities and counties to make every effort to thoroughly inspect and reinforce vulnerable areas and facilities to prevent damage in advance.” He added, “We hope farmers will familiarize themselves with and adhere to guidelines for preventing damage to facilities and crops, as well as national behavioral guidelines for typhoons and heavy rain, to ensure no loss of life or property.”

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