Korean Prime Minister: "Thoroughly Prepare to Prevent Casualties from Heavy Rain"

Flood Warning and Response Status, Review of Public Action Guidelines

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a video conference on the 18th at the Seoul Situation Center of the Central Disaster and Safety Situation Room under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to check the damage and response status to heavy rain by each agency. The meeting was attended by the Ministries of the Interior and Safety, Education, National Defense, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Industry, Employment, Environment, Culture, Sports and Tourism, Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as well as the police, fire department, forest service, meteorological agency, and 17 metropolitan cities and provinces.

Prime Minister Han reviewed the status of heavy rain risk areas, flood warnings and response measures, pre-evacuation of residents, and plans for promoting public action guidelines.

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He said, “According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy rain is expected across the country until early tomorrow morning,” and urged, “Officials from related ministries and local governments should think of their own families facing disasters and diligently and thoroughly monitor risk areas without negligence, and ensure that residents can evacuate proactively.”

Prime Minister Han stated, “While post-disaster recovery and restoration are important, above all, it is crucial to prepare thoroughly in advance to prevent any casualties,” and instructed, “We will conduct multifaceted promotion of action guidelines so that the public can respond well to dangerous situations.”

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