Changwon Special City, "Citizen Safety is Important During Typhoon Approaches"

Mayor Hong Nampyo and Assemblyman Kim Youngsun Inspect

Palyong Drainage Pump Station and Myeonggok Underpass

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, visited Palyong Drainage Pump Station and Myeonggok Underpass in Uichang-gu on the afternoon of the 9th to inspect the preparedness for the approach of Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun'. Lawmaker Kim Young-sun also participated in the inspection.

On the 9th, Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, inspected Palyong Drainage Pump Station and Myeonggok Underpass in Uichang-gu together with Assemblyman Kim Youngseong.

Typhoon No. 6 is forecasted to make landfall in Gyeongnam in the early morning of the 10th and pass through the Korean Peninsula more slowly than usual, raising concerns about potential damage.

During his visit to Palyong Drainage Pump Station, Mayor Hong focused on checking the pump facility's test operation and working condition, the drainage status of the retention basin, and the operation of floodgates. He then proceeded to Myeonggok Underpass to inspect the overall condition of the underpass, including the operation of the underpass blocking facilities and drainage pump facilities, and instructed related officials to "regularly monitor the water level of Changwon Stream."

The day before, Mayor Hong held a briefing on typhoon preparedness and visited Seohang Drainage Pump Station in Masanhappo-gu and Sokcheon Port in Jinhae-gu to check the operation status of disaster prevention facilities in frequently flooded areas and the mooring status of vessels in the harbor.

Mayor Hong stated, "With the northward approach of Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun', heavy rain and especially damage caused by strong winds and high waves are expected. We will do our utmost to protect the lives and property of citizens through thorough prior preparation and prompt response when situations arise." He also urged, "Citizens should closely monitor typhoon weather information and pay special attention to preventive measures and safety management."

Changwon City is implementing measures to prepare for the approach of Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun', including comprehensive inspections of disaster prevention facilities such as large pump stations, vulnerable facilities like outdoor advertisements and construction sites, surveillance activities in disaster-prone areas, preemptive control of areas at risk of casualties such as riverside walking trails, and operating a 24-hour disaster situation room.

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