Gwangju Seo-gu Holds Situation Assessment Meeting in Preparation for Typhoon 'Hinnamnor'

Published 02 Sep.2022 17:44(KST)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] The Seo-gu District Office of Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim I-gang) announced on the 2nd that it held a situation assessment meeting to prepare for Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor’ with the participation of heads of 18 disaster cooperation departments.

At the meeting, they started with typhoon information and forecasts, rechecked key typhoon preparedness tasks by each department, and discussed disaster countermeasures and interdepartmental cooperation matters.

Since the 30th of last month, Seo-gu has been inspecting stormwater drains in the district to prepare for heavy rain and typhoons, removing storm drain covers and trash in advance, and dredging clogged drains, completing measures for a total of 65 cases.

From the 1st, they have been conducting safety inspections of 127 disaster-vulnerable areas and disaster prevention facilities, outdoor advertisements in commercial areas, 18 large construction sites, and 10 cultural heritage sites, ensuring thorough preparation for the typhoon.

Also, ahead of the approaching typhoon, they inspected the Hwajeong I-Park Complex 1 and 2, where a collapse accident occurred earlier this year, checking the fastening status of temporary structures, the fixation of debris at the collapse site, and confirming falling objects in preparation for strong winds on the top floors, and took necessary measures.

Seo-gu District Mayor Kim I-gang urged Hyundai Development Company to thoroughly manage the apartment demolition site to prevent any accidents caused by the typhoon.

A Seo-gu official said, “We will do our best to ensure the safety of residents by establishing an organic cooperation system among departments to prevent human and material damage caused by the typhoon.”