Gochang-gun Holds Response Strategy Meeting for Typhoon 'Khanun'... Ensuring Minimization of Damage

Published 10 Aug.2023 10:12(KST)

Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun' approached Gochang, Jeonbuk on the morning of the 10th, prompting Gochang County to enter an emergency preparedness posture. Centered on County Governor Shim Deok-seop, all available manpower and resources are being mobilized to minimize damage.

On the same day, the county announced that an emergency response meeting for the typhoon was held in the governor's office, presided over by Governor Shim Deok-seop, with heads of collaborative departments such as the Safety General Division, Forestry and Parks Division, and Construction and Urban Division in attendance.

On the 10th, a typhoon response emergency meeting was held in the county governor's office, chaired by County Governor Shim Deok-seop, with the attendance of the Safety General Division and others.
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During the meeting, the expected typhoon path, weather forecasts, and other meteorological analyses were shared along with key management points. The overall response status was checked, including department-specific typhoon countermeasures and assessments of residents' preemptive evacuations.

As of 9 a.m., the county has initiated emergency duty for all staff following the issuance of a typhoon advisory.

They decided to focus on controlling river underpasses, monitoring areas prone to landslides, steep slopes, and reservoirs where human casualties are a concern, and conducting preemptive evacuations of residents.

Additionally, they are conducting inspections of drainage pump operations, water level monitoring, electric shock prevention measures for utility poles, checks on manholes, drainage outlets, and agricultural water pumps, as well as removal of foreign substances. Residents will also be guided on managing vulnerable facilities and crops in preparation for strong winds.

Governor Shim Deok-seop stated, "As the typhoon is expected to make landfall on the southern coast, accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds, we ask that all possible manpower and resources be fully mobilized to ensure thorough preemptive measures to protect the safety and property of residents."