“Jeonbuk-do activates first phase of Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters amidst heavy rain warnings”

Jeonbuk-do started the first phase of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

According to Jeonbuk-do, an average of 71.8 mm of rain fell in Jeonbuk, including 108.2 mm in Buan, by 7 pm on the 5th. Heavy rain warnings came into force in Sunchang (effective at 16:30), Gochang/Buan/Imsil/Jeongeup (effective at 17:20), and Gunsan/Gimje/Iksan (effective at 18:30), and the first phase of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters was activated.

The province asked for the safety of campers near rivers and valleys as it is predicted that more rain of 20 to 70 mm will fall in the future.

On the same day, at 4:30 pm on the 5th, with the effectuation of the heavy rain warning in Sunchang, a preemptive situation judgment meeting was held to order warning broadcasting and safety measures for areas concerned about human damage. The first phase of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters is in operation.

There have been no reports of damage due to heavy rain in Jeollabuk-do so far, but as heavy rain of 10-20mm per hour with strong winds and thunderbolts is expected on the 5th and 6th, we are closely monitoring the weather situation and making sure that we can respond promptly in case of damage. We will actively respond to the damage situation between us.

Heo Jeon, head of the Civil Safety Office of Jeonbuk-do, said, “As many vehicles are expected to move during the Children’s Day holiday, please pay attention to traffic safety.” ” he asked.

On the other hand, Jeonbuk-do plans to continue to prepare for the disaster damage with a sense of tension with the provinces and cities and counties as it is predicted that this heavy rain will continue until the 6th.