Preparing for Typhoon Champi and rain through the 26th — Ministry of the Interior and Safety orders checks of wind-vulnerable facilities such as outdoor signs and greenhouses, and clearing of storm drains
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety ordered relevant agencies to inspect wind-vulnerable facilities such as outdoor signs, plastic greenhouses and temporary structures at construction sites, and to clear storm drains, in preparation for Typhoon No. 30 Champi and heavy rain from October 23 to 26.
Key facts
| Weather covered | Typhoon No. 30 Champi and heavy rain continuing from the 23rd through the 26th |
|---|---|
| Wind preparations | Advance inspection and repair of outdoor signs, plastic greenhouses, temporary structures at construction sites, etc.; tying down and securing fishing boats and aquaculture facilities |
| Flood preparations | Advance removal of storm-drain debris, focusing on low-lying and frequently flooded areas; maintenance of drainage channels |
| Access control of hazardous areas | Pre-emptive control of breakwaters, coastal rocks, seaside walking trails, etc. in Jeju and on the southern coast; maritime safety management such as bans on fishing operations and departures |
| Advice to the public | Check weather information frequently, refrain from visiting hazardous areas such as coastlines, follow safety rules according to official guidance |
| Inquiries | Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Natural Disaster Response Division, 044-205-5231 |
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Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety (행정안전부) began checking wind-vulnerable facilities and clearing storm drains in preparation for Typhoon No. 30 Champi and heavy rain continuing from the 23rd through the 26th. On the 23rd, the ministry held a countermeasures meeting attended by relevant central ministries, local governments and public institutions to review each agency's preparations. It ordered agencies to inspect and repair wind-vulnerable facilities such as outdoor signs, plastic greenhouses and temporary structures at construction sites in advance, and to tie down and secure coastal fisheries facilities such as fishing boats and aquaculture facilities. It also ordered the advance removal of debris from storm drains, focusing on low-lying and frequently flooded areas, and pre-emptive access control of hazardous areas such as breakwaters, coastal rocks and seaside walking trails in Jeju Island and the southern coast. The ministry asked the public to check weather information frequently and to refrain from visiting hazardous areas such as coastlines where strong winds and high waves are expected.
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FAQ
What should I be careful about during this typhoon and heavy rain?
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety asked the public to check weather information frequently, refrain from visiting hazardous areas such as coastlines where strong winds and high waves are expected, and follow safety rules according to official guidance.
Which areas are being closed off?
The ministry ordered pre-emptive access control of hazardous areas such as breakwaters, coastal rocks and seaside walking trails in Jeju Island and on the southern coast, where high waves and strong winds are expected.