Gochang-gun Holds Emergency Countermeasure Meeting in Preparation for Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeonbuk Gochang-gun has entered the highest level of response readiness as direct and indirect damage is expected due to the northward advance of Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor’.

According to the county on the 5th, County Governor Shim Deokseop chaired an emergency countermeasure meeting for typhoon preparedness at the comprehensive situation room on the 2nd floor of the county office, attended by heads of related departments, and rechecked key management items.

Governor Shim said, “Please mobilize all personnel and resources to make every effort to minimize damage to residents.”

He added, “Since heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is expected from Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor,’ it is more important than anything else to take preemptive measures suited to the on-site situation to prevent human casualties,” emphasizing, “Bold preemptive measures such as deploying public officials to sites requiring support are necessary.”

The county conducted pre-inspections and took safety measures against the typhoon at places where damage is expected, such as steep slopes, drainage gates, river entrances, sewer inlets, outdoor advertising boards, traffic safety facilities, reservoirs, agricultural facilities like greenhouses, and construction sites.

In particular, during high tide, the sea level rises further, increasing the possibility of flooding mainly in low-lying coastal areas.

Accordingly, the county completed measures such as hauling small fishing boats ashore, sheltering medium-sized fishing boats, and installing sandbag barriers in low-lying coastal areas. As fruits and other crops are entering the harvest season, they also instructed to maintain drainage channels and reinforce fruit tree support facilities.

Governor Shim Deokseop said, “Since this is the first time this year that a very strong typhoon is expected to have an impact, we will prepare more thoroughly than ever to achieve zero human casualties and minimize property damage,” and added, “Residents are also asked to refrain from going out as much as possible during the typhoon’s passage and to actively cooperate for everyone’s safety even if there is inconvenience due to road closures or control of dangerous areas prone to flooding.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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