[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 16th, the Gwangju Nambu Fire Station announced that it will strengthen measures and urge compliance with safety rules to minimize damage as heavy rain is expected nationwide.
To minimize damage caused by heavy rain, it is advised to refrain from going out and to frequently check weather conditions on TV, radio, etc., and to familiarize yourself in advance with evacuation sites and emergency contact networks.
In particular, avoid approaching areas at risk of landslides or flooding such as streams, riversides, coastal areas, construction sites, streetlights, traffic lights, and utility poles.
Meanwhile, the Nambu Fire Station plans to do its best to protect citizens' precious lives and property by maintaining firefighting equipment necessary for water rescue operations, such as underwater pumps, at 100% operational status through situation assessment meetings, checking the operation of water rescue equipment, conducting operation training, and conducting preventive patrols in advance targeting natural disaster risk areas such as landslides and steep slopes.
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