Jeju Volunteer Fire Brigade Takes Preemptive Measures Ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol's Approach

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters announced on the 18th that volunteer firefighters are actively engaging in preemptive measures in preparation for the approach of Typhoon Nanmadol, the 14th typhoon.

The Jeju Volunteer Firefighters deployed a total of 556 personnel from the 17th to the 18th, focusing on preemptive activities across the island to prepare for the typhoon.

For elderly people aged 65 and over living alone, 95 specialized instructors from the volunteer firefighters have been dispatched to operate elderly care services focused on removing vulnerabilities and conducting preemptive safety inspections of homes to prevent typhoon damage.

They are actively leading preemptive activities such as patrols and inspections (194 times with 312 personnel) of habitual flood-prone areas, ports, and other vulnerable locations within the region, as well as removing obstacles from drainage outlets in flood-risk areas to prevent typhoon damage.

Hyun Sang-ho and Kim Myung-ja, co-presidents of the Volunteer Firefighters Association, stated, “We plan to continuously carry out preemptive activities in vulnerable areas in preparation for the typhoon’s approach, and we will actively respond during the typhoon to faithfully fulfill our role as guardians of regional safety.”

Meanwhile, in preparation for the approach of Typhoon Hin Namno, the 11th typhoon, Jeju Volunteer Firefighters deployed a total of 1,431 personnel, successfully fulfilling their role as regional safety guardians through preemptive inspections and preventive activities in vulnerable areas across the island to minimize typhoon damage.

Jeju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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