Gyeongnam Governor Park Wan-soo gives special instructions to prepare for typhoons... “All-out effort to prevent casualties”

(Changwon = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yong-tae = Gyeongsangnam-do Governor Park Wan-soo issued special instructions to cities and counties on the 24th as heavy rain and strong winds were expected to be centered on the southern coast due to the indirect effects of Typhoon No. 30 'Champi', and ordered strengthening on-site response to prevent casualties.

The Meteorological Administration predicted that from this day to the 26th, 30 to 80 mm of rain would fall in Gyeongnam and up to 100 mm or more on the southern coast of Gyeongnam. Strong winds, swells, and swells were also forecast.

In this order, Governor Park instructed city and county deputy heads to directly inspect the rainfall situation and on-site response status, and to thoroughly maintain emergency work and cooperation systems between related agencies to prevent response gaps even at night and early in the morning.

In addition, residents and users were ordered to preemptively evacuate areas where there is a risk of casualties, such as landslides, steep slopes, low-lying areas near rivers, underground spaces, campsites, and valleys, taking into account signs of danger and accumulated rainfall.

Governor Park especially emphasized that town/myeon/dong heads should support the movement of vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and the disabled, and even check whether evacuation has been completed.

In the southern coastal area, drainage facilities such as drainage pumping stations, floodgates, and emergency power sources were inspected in preparation for situations where high tide and heavy rain overlap, and drainage equipment was placed in advance in areas at risk of flooding.

In addition, control of access to coastal areas where there is a risk of waves or swells was emphasized, and underpasses and riverbed roads were ordered to be controlled in advance if they were dangerous.

In addition, safety measures were strengthened in areas affected by heavy rain and construction sites, inspection of the fixed status of signboards and temporary facilities vulnerable to strong winds, suspension of hazardous work, and evacuation of workers were thoroughly implemented.

Governor Park urged, “Concentrate all your capabilities on preventing casualties, including evacuating residents and completing preliminary control before the danger increases at night.”