Typhoon Hits Gyeongnam, Zero Casualties... Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam, Urges "Do Not Overlook Typhoon Damage"

Presiding Over Emergency Measures Meeting, Orders Comprehensive Inspection of Crops and Aquaculture Farms

Governor Park Wan-su of Gyeongnam Province is holding an emergency countermeasure meeting to assess the damage caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Se-ryeong] "Re-examine whether there are any unrecognized damages."

On the morning of the 6th, Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, held an emergency countermeasure meeting to assess the damage caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor and made this statement.

During the meeting, the current status of damage to facilities by department and bureau, as well as the measures taken, were shared. Discussions were held on conducting investigations into any unrecognized damages and plans for on-site inspections.

According to the Gyeongsangnam-do Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, as of 8 a.m. that day, 7,675 households in 11 cities and counties experienced power outages. Damage occurred such as the collapse of some exterior walls of commercial buildings in Changwon and fallen street trees across the province, but there were no casualties.

To prevent damage from Hinnamnor, the province controlled 50 general roads and marine bridges including the Machang Bridge and Geoga-daero, as well as 13 shipping routes, and suspended the operation of 23 passenger ships.

In preparation for landslides and flooding, approximately 2,600 residents living in coastal areas, lowlands, and habitual flood zones within the province were evacuated in advance.

Governor Park said, "Because we put all administrative power and efforts into ensuring that not a single life was lost, we were able to get through the typhoon without serious damage," and instructed, "Please thoroughly check for any overlooked damages and conduct a comprehensive inspection of crops, aquaculture farms, and other affected areas."

He continued, "When disaster situations are communicated in real time, promptly inform the residents, and ensure close cooperation and communication between the province and cities/counties so that on-site recovery measures are carried out in a timely manner," adding, "Review and supplement all disaster response manuals necessary to protect the lives and safety of residents to organize a more efficient disaster response system."

Gyeongnam Province announced that as of 11 a.m. on the 6th, all typhoon warnings within the province had been lifted.

Strong wind advisories remain in effect for Changwon, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Geoje, Goseong, and Namhae areas, so the wind and flood disaster crisis alert level has been downgraded from 'Severe' to 'Caution,' and the emergency response level of the provincial disaster headquarters has been lowered from level 3 to level 1.

The province plans to fully commit to typhoon-related disaster recovery by assessing the damage to facilities under each department’s jurisdiction and the damage situation in 18 cities and counties, and will promptly request emergency restoration for damage situations requiring cooperation from related agencies.

They will prioritize receiving reports from residents affected by the typhoon and plan to review support measures from multiple angles in accordance with laws and principles.

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