Gangdong-gu, Full-scale Response to Typhoon 'Khanun'

Lee Soo-hee, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, Holds Emergency Inspection Meeting in Response to Typhoon ‘Khanun’ Approaching... Orders Full-Scale Response

Lee Soo-hee, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, announced that in preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 6 ‘Khanun,’ an emergency working-level meeting was held on the 8th at the Gangdong-gu Office auditorium to review disaster countermeasure situations and to enter a full-scale typhoon response system.

At the meeting, attended by all department heads, 23 working-level heads related to flood and wind damage, and 18 neighborhood chiefs within the district, each department’s response plans and the key duties of each working group in the event of an actual disaster situation were reviewed in preparation for Typhoon ‘Khanun.’

In particular, Mayor Lee inspected the status of drainage and disaster prevention facilities and instructed thorough safety management measures for locations vulnerable to rain and strong winds, such as aging buildings and steep slopes. Additionally, special attention was ordered for evacuation measures and relief plans for disaster-vulnerable groups, including households prone to flooding and elderly residents living in semi-basements.

Mayor Lee Soo-hee stated, “The district is activating the disaster safety countermeasure system in preparation for the approaching typhoon and will do its utmost to prevent various disasters and safety accidents. Since safety can never be overemphasized, we will take proactive and thorough measures to ensure that no harm comes to our residents.”

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