Jeju Fire Department Enters Emergency Rescue Response System in Preparation for Typhoon Khanun

Published 09 Aug.2023 14:01(KST)

The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Kim Su-hwan) announced on the 9th that it has entered a proactive emergency rescue response system aiming for "zero casualties" in preparation for Typhoon No. 6, 'Khanun.'

Typhoon 'Khanun' is expected to pass closest to eastern Jeju in the early morning of the 10th, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. It is forecasted to move slowly at a speed of 15-20 km/h, necessitating thorough preparedness.

Director Kim Su-hwan is inspecting safety on-site by visiting areas at risk of damage on the 9th. <br>[Photo by Jeju Fire Department]

Director Kim Su-hwan is inspecting safety on-site by visiting areas at risk of damage on the 9th.
[Photo by Jeju Fire Department]

Chief Kim Su-hwan visited areas at risk of damage on the day to inspect safety on site and reviewed the status of flood damage areas over the past five years to take preemptive measures.

Based on an in-depth review of similar typhoon cases, a step-by-step (before → during → after the typhoon) emergency rescue plan tailored to Jeju’s wind and flood disaster conditions was established.

Before the typhoon’s arrival, the following measures were implemented: ▲ maintaining 100% operational status of flood control equipment and concentrating all firefighting forces for response ▲ joint patrols by volunteer firefighters in disaster-vulnerable areas and strengthening safety facility management ▲ inspection and operation training of flood control equipment held by eup, myeon, and dong offices to establish a meticulous preemptive preparedness system.

During the typhoon, efforts will focus on zero casualties through meticulous responses such as ▲ expanding the 119 comprehensive situation room’s communication units to handle simultaneous surge in reports (from 11 to 39 units) ▲ operating the integrated wind and flood disaster situation monitoring system and callback system ▲ deploying on-site emergency response teams including the water accident command team.

Jeju Fire Department will strengthen collaboration with related agencies by dispatching liaison officers to administrative cities and efficiently sharing situations through disaster safety communication networks and mobile messengers for joint response.

For simple safety measures confirmed safe on site, administrative authorities will respond first, allowing the fire department to focus on life rescue, enabling selective and focused actions according to urgency through situation sharing.

Chief Kim Su-hwan stated, “We will focus on minimizing damage through customized preparations reflecting Jeju’s wind and flood disaster conditions and practical measures applicable on site,” and added, “We will respond systematically through close cooperation with related agencies.”