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 Forecast of a heavy rain |
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| Those who live in areas where there is risk of flooding or a landslide must be aware of shelter procedures in case of emergency. |
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| Cars parked along the river bank should be moved to a safe place. |
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| Prepare emergency medicines, a flashlight, drinking water, emergency foodstuffs etc. |
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| Those who live in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas must prepare to take shelter. |
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| When there is flooding, contact the dong office or the city, county, or district offices for information on available shelters. |
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| Managers of a large construction site, a slope etc. must check safety conditions in advance. |
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| Refrain from approaching traffic lights and high-tension wires. |
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| What constitutes heavy rain? |
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| Heavy rain generally means it rains much in a short time. When rainfall reaches more than 80mm for 12 hours, an advisory for heavy rain warning is issued, and when it reaches more than 150mm, a warning for heavy rain is issued. |
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| Do not conduct electric repair inside and outside the house. |
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| Do not approach a construction site. |
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| Slow down when driving. |
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| When thunder and lightning strike, take shelter in a building or to a low place. |
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| Move objects that may be washed away. |
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| When a transmission tower falls down, directly contact 119 or the city, county, or district offices, or KEPCO. |
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| Lock all windows and doors of the house. |
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| The old, the weak and children should not get out of the house. |
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| Do not pass a submerged road. |
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| When taking shelter, switch off the water supply and gas valve and lower a circuit breaker. |
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| Tune into the weather forecast and typhoon reports on the radio, TV, and the Internet. |
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 Advisory and warning for heavy rain |
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| Those who reside in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas must prepare to take shelter. |
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| Managers of a large construction site, a slope etc. must check safety conditions in advance. |
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| Do not approach a traffic light or a high-tension wire. |
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| Do not conduct electric repair inside and outside the house. |
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| Refrain from going near a construction site. |
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| A vehicle on the road must slow down. |
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| When thunder and lightning strike, take shelter in a building or in a low place. |
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| Move objects that could be washed away by the river. |
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| When a transmission tower falls, contact 119 directly or the city, county, or district offices, or KEPCO. |
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| Lock all windows or doors of the house. |
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| Do not go near the roof of a multi-storied building such as apartments, the basement, and the sewerage manhole. |
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| Do not park a car in the basement where flooding is expected. Those who live in basements must take shelter. |
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| The old and the weak as well as children should not go outside. |
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| Tune in to the weather forecast and typhoon report on the radio, TV, and the Internet. |
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| In farms |
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| Those who reside in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas must prepare to take shelter. |
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| Be mindful of the risk of a landslide around the house, and prepare to take shelter. |
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| Do not approach a high-tension wire. |
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| Do not conduct electric repair inside and outside the house. |
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| When there is thunder and lightning, take shelter in a building or in a low place. |
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| Move objects that may be washed away by the river. |
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| Prevent the river from overflowing by using a sandbag etc., and prevent flooding in farmlands. |
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| Check the bank around rice fields and adjust the sluice gate as necessary. |
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| Make sure that the bridge is safe prior to use. |
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| Do not approach a slope where a landslide may occur. |
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| When a transmission tower falls, contact 119 directly or the city, county, or district offices, or KEPCO. |
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| Old and weak persons as well as children must not go out of the house. |
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| Take measures to protect crops. |
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| Check the irrigation channels or drainage ways around the house or in cultivated lands. |
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| Campers in mountains and valleys must take shelter for safety. |
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| Check means of contact between neighbors or families and how to take shelter in the event of an emergency. |
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| Move farm machines or domestic animals to a safer place. |
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| Firmly fasten vinyl houses, ginseng growing facilities, etc. |
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| In coastal areas |
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| Those who reside in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas must prepare to take shelter. |
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| Do not approach dangerous slopes along the shore. |
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| Do not park a car in the basement of a building where flooding is expected. Those living in basements must take shelter. |
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| Do not go near streetlights and high-tension wires. |
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| Do not conduct electric repair inside and outside the house. |
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| Do not go near a construction site. |
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| Do not drive on the coastal road. |
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| When thunder and lightning strike, take shelter in a building or in a low place. |
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| Avoid going near an area where the water flows out to the sea. |
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| When a transmission tower falls, contact 119 directly or the city, county, or district offices, or KEPCO. |
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| Lock all windows or doors of the house. |
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| Make sure that the bridge is safe prior to use. |
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| Old and weak persons as well as children must not go out of the house. |
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| Tune in to the weather forecast and typhoon reports on the radio, TV, and the Internet. |
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| Those living in low-lying areas along the seashore must move to a safe place. |
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| Move fishing nets and implements that may be washed away to a safer place. |
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| Do not swim on the beach. |
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| In mountainous areas |
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| Those living in areas where a landslide may occur must take shelter. |
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| Measures must be taken to reduce damage in growing facilities. |
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| Tune in to weather information and reports about rain conditions. |
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 After a heavy rain passed |
| Upon arrival at the house, check first for risk of structural collapse before entering. |
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| When there is damage to water supply and sewerage or to an embankment or a road, contact the city, the county, or district offices, or eup, myeon, and dong offices. |
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| A submerged house may be filled with gas. The house should be ventilated properly before its residents enter. It should also be ensured that gas and electric circuit breakers are switched off. A safety inspection by an engineer is recommended. |
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| Do not consume food or foodstuff submerged in contaminated water. |
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| Check if tap water or stored water is safe for use. |
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