Goheung-gun Launches Full-Scale Response for Recovery from Typhoon 'Hinnamnor' No. 11 Damage

Gong Young-min, Goheung County Governor, Urgently Inspects Typhoon Damage Sites and Orders Strengthened Safety Measures

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that it is focusing administrative efforts on rapid damage assessment and recovery following the approach of Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor’ to restore the daily lives of its residents.

According to the county, Goheung entered the full influence zone of Typhoon No. 11 ‘Hinnamnor,’ experiencing an average rainfall of 163mm accompanied by strong winds from the 5th until 6 a.m. on the 6th. Due to this typhoon, 181 households totaling 240 residents in landslide-prone areas evacuated. Damages occurred including a power outage in Yenae-ri, Bongrae-myeon, damage to the floating dock in Dongil-myeon, and fallen street trees.

Governor Gong Young-min visited the damaged areas, including the broken floating dock in Dongil-myeon, early in the morning after the typhoon had passed the direct impact zone, and ordered active responses such as recovery and strengthening safety measures.

Governor Gong said, “For facilities requiring emergency restoration, please utilize all available personnel and equipment to carry out recovery work promptly, and thoroughly prepare for any subsequent disaster situations to prevent secondary damage.”

The county plans to maintain the disaster response system for the time being, conduct thorough damage assessments on public and private facilities, and mobilize all administrative resources to fully support recovery efforts to ensure that visitors returning home for the Chuseok holiday and residents do not experience any inconvenience.

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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