Hapcheon-gun Conducts Emergency Inspection in Preparation for Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun'

Departmental Disaster Prevention Measures and Prompt Disaster Response

Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has taken measures to prepare for Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon, which is moving northward toward the Korean Peninsula, by holding an emergency countermeasure meeting and conducting on-site inspections of areas at risk of damage.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, Typhoon Khanun is expected to pass through Hapcheon-gun between the 9th and 10th, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Hapcheon-gun is conducting an emergency inspection meeting in preparation for Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon.

Accordingly, on the morning of the 8th at 10 a.m., the county held an emergency inspection meeting chaired by County Governor Kim Yoon-cheol in the small conference room of the county office to prepare for the northward approach of Typhoon Khanun.

At the meeting, all department heads attended proactively to discuss the current weather conditions and typhoon forecast, disaster prevention measures by department, and actions for rapid disaster response to prevent typhoon damage.

After the meeting, Governor Kim and the department heads conducted on-site inspections together with the heads of all towns and townships and relevant facilities.

Governor Kim stated, “Since the safety of our residents is of utmost importance, I ask that all preemptive surveillance, inspections, and other measures be carried out perfectly to ensure that not a single precious life is lost in our county.” He also urged, “Please pay special attention to preventing safety accidents among our staff, and we ask residents to actively cooperate with any necessary preemptive evacuations.”

Meanwhile, Hapcheon-gun is currently in the initial response phase regarding the typhoon’s approach and plans to elevate the emergency work system according to typhoon warnings. Additionally, it will establish a cooperative system with the fire station, police station, military units, and volunteer disaster prevention groups, strengthening collaboration functions to respond swiftly to emergencies.

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