Jongno-gu Mobilizes to Minimize Resident Damage in Preparation for Typhoon 'Khanun'

Preparing for Typhoon ‘Khanun’… Jongno-gu Mobilizes Full Administrative Efforts to Minimize Resident Damage

Emergency Inspections Conducted on Low-Lying Flood-Prone Areas, Steep Slopes, Aged Retaining Walls, and Stone Walls Vulnerable to Strong Winds

Activated Accompanying Partners Composed of Residents and Community Leaders to Check Removal of Rainwater Drain Covers, Water Barriers, and Operation of Submersible Pumps

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Munheon) has convened an emergency countermeasure meeting in response to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 6 ‘Khanun’ and is mobilizing all administrative resources centered on the Jongno-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to minimize damage to residents.

Mayor Jeong presided over the meeting, ordering urgent inspections of flood and wind damage vulnerable facilities before the typhoon’s arrival, confirmation of emergency contact systems by department, and thorough situation reporting in case of disaster occurrence.

Previously, the district completed extensive inspections of low-lying flood-prone areas, steep slopes, aged retaining walls, stone walls, construction site barriers, outdoor advertisements, and street trees?all areas vulnerable to strong winds?and has continuously promoted citizen action guidelines.

Additionally, the district activated accompanying partners composed of nearby residents and community leaders to meticulously check the removal of rainwater drain covers, water barriers, backflow prevention facilities, and the operation status of submersible pumps within the area.

Furthermore, preemptive control of dangerous sections including rivers was implemented, and local residents and police were designated as river patrol teams to prepare for emergency situations.

In mid-July, following heavy rainfall, re-inspections and dredging work were conducted focusing on low-lying and flood-prone areas to prepare for the upcoming typhoon. Additional measures such as removing covers and cleaning rainwater drain connectors were also carried out to ensure smooth inflow of rainwater into the sewer pipes.

Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “As the typhoon is expected to pass through the Korean Peninsula, we have completed thorough preparations and inspections to minimize casualties and property damage. We ask all residents to frequently check weather information via TV, radio, and mobile phones, refrain from going out, move vehicles parked in low-lying areas to safe locations, and inspect household drains to familiarize themselves with typhoon preparedness guidelines.”

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