Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Orders "Action First, Report Later" at Typhoon Hinnamnor Site

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, gave special instructions for on-site proactive measures and post-reporting related to Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 5th, Governor Kim chaired a meeting at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to review measures in preparation for the landfall of Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor’. He comprehensively rechecked the current response status of Jeonnam Province, issues identified through site visits, actions taken, and plans related to ‘Hinnamnor’.

Governor Kim emphasized, “Eup, myeon, and dong heads should take the lead in identifying risk areas such as retaining wall collapses, landslide concerns, areas near construction sites, and steep slopes, and carry out on-site proactive measures followed by reporting. Activate the system that supports budgets accordingly.”

He continued, “Above all, the safety of residents is the top priority,” and urged, “Implement a perfect response that may seem excessive to achieve zero casualties and minimize property damage.” He also requested, “Do your best in systematic protective measures such as pre-evacuation of residents living in risk areas, prompt relief and provision of daily necessities in case of disaster victims, and maintaining pre-established communication systems with military units for immediate response when situations arise.”

Immediately after the meeting, he visited pear farms in Naju, checked the preventive measures taken by fruit farmers, early harvesting of crops, and enrollment in wind and flood damage insurance, while encouraging the officials and farmers present on site.

Governor Kim said, “Since the 2nd, all public officials have been on emergency duty, managing on-site situations and striving to minimize damage to residents,” and promised, “We will also do our best to support swift recovery in case of damage.”

He also urged, “Residents should understand the typhoon’s path, scale, and status, and make efforts for safety such as refraining from going out and pre-evacuation.”

Jeonnam Province has been operating the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and maintaining an emergency duty system since August 28 in preparation for Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’.

Since the 2nd, the highest level of disaster response posture has been established, with Governor Kim Young-rok and all public officials inspecting sites across the province and supporting safety measures.

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