Gwangyang Police Station Steps Up to Support Typhoon Damage Recovery

Support of about 100 police officers including self-organized disaster recovery teams and mobile units

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Gwangyang Police Station in Jeonnam (Chief Jeong Jae-bong) announced on the 8th that they are conducting damage assessment and recovery activities in the Saepung-ri area of Gwangyang-eup due to Typhoon Hin Nam No.

During the northward approach of Hin Nam No, damage to approximately 1,400 pyeong of rice lodging was confirmed, and the Gwangyang Police Station and Gwangyang City Hall jointly launched recovery efforts.

The Gwangyang Police Station deployed about 100 police officers, including members of the specially organized recovery team and the riot squad, to the site.

Police officers, witnessing the devastating scene on site, worked up a sweat under the strong sunlight as they helped to stand the fallen rice stalks back up.

Chief Jeong Jae-bong of the police station said, “We extend our condolences to the farmers affected by Typhoon Hin Nam No and will actively support prompt recovery efforts,” adding, “Going forward, the Gwangyang Police Station will continue to actively support public safety services that lead citizens’ damage recovery.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.k

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