Dongjak-gu, Thorough Pre-Safety Inspection in Preparation for Typhoon Omais

From the morning of the 23rd, intensive pre-inspection of flood and wind damage vulnerable facilities in the district, including large-scale redevelopment and reconstruction construction sites... ▲150 construction sites ▲46 hazardous buildings ▲95 trees at risk of toppling ▲2000 rainwater inlets inspected and addressed

On the 23rd, a joint inspection by public officials and experts was conducted at a large construction site to prepare for wind and flood damage.

A former official securing a shade shelter against the typhoon heat

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Changwoo Lee) announced on the 24th that it is thoroughly preparing measures to prevent safety accidents and minimize damage to residents as Typhoon Omais (OMAIS), the 12th typhoon, approaches with forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

'Omais' is the first typhoon to affect South Korea this year, bringing heavy rain nationwide, mainly in the southern regions, over two days on the 23rd and 24th, with forecasts of over 150mm of heavy rain in many parts of the central region.

Since the morning of the 23rd, the district has conducted focused preliminary inspections on flood and wind damage vulnerable facilities such as ▲large construction sites and hazardous buildings ▲road facilities ▲protruding signboards, standing signboards, banners ▲heatwave shade shelters ▲large trees ▲rainwater drain covers.

Through this, inspections were carried out on ▲150 construction sites ▲46 hazardous buildings ▲242 protruding facilities ▲69 paved roads ▲47 slope facilities ▲109 heatwave shade shelters ▲95 trees at risk of toppling ▲2,000 rainwater drains, and any safety concerns were immediately addressed on-site.

Additionally, the district inspected hazardous facilities at three COVID-19 screening clinics within the area to ensure that medical staff and residents can conduct tests in a safe environment.

Kim Sang-hoon, Director of the Water Management Division, stated, "This typhoon is expected to bring localized heavy rain and strong winds, so we will do our best to protect residents safely through thorough inspections and preparations of hazardous facilities."

Since May 15, the district has been operating the 'Flood and Wind Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' year-round for five months to respond quickly to summer typhoons and heavy rain, investing 21.5 billion KRW to maintain ▲public sewage pipelines ▲rainwater pumping stations.

Also, along with thorough management of six rainwater pumping stations and 13 sluice gates in the area, the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters provides weather information directly via SMS to construction site personnel to enable immediate response to crisis situations.