Typhoon season in South Korea runs from June to November. Remember that the weather can change quickly, and typhoons might strike at any time.
Please be aware that in South Korea, the notions of typhoon season and Jangma (monsoon season) are distinct from one another. June to November are referred to as "typhoon season," whereas mid-July through mid-August are referred to as "monsoon season"/rainy season, which is a period of high rain that may or may not be accompanied by a typhoon.
In Korea, there are about 7 typhoons every year. Jeju-do, Gangwon-do, and Jeollanam-do are the hardest damaged provinces.
As a foreign resident, you can also be concerned about things like the language barrier, paperwork, a lack of resources for help, and a lack of knowledge about the unspoken cultural norms pertaining to emergency and healthcare systems.
Consideration should be given to carefully planning for emergencies when you are visiting South Korea.
The Natural Disaster Safety Portal will be given updates from the South Korean government in both Korean and English in the case of a natural disaster. Please make sure to check it. This portal is also giving updates about missing persons and so many more, making it a good resource for foreingers.
Also they made a full guide in English with what to prepare in your bag and where to go in case of a natural disaster.
Typhoon Khanun
On August 10 2023, typhoon Khanun is expected to make landfall on South Korea's southern coast. It will then strike much of the Korean peninsula, including the Seoul metropolitan region. If you live in an affected area, you should follow any national and local authorities' advisories and instructions for taking the necessary steps. The website of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety allows users to follow the typhoon's progress in English.
Follow any recommendations made by the local authorities and keep an eye on the Korea Meteorological Administration website's projections for heavy rain.
The website of the Korea Meteorological Administration features information on earthquakes.
You should become familiar with any advice provided by your local authorities on how to stay safe in the case of an earthquake. Consult the Seoul Metropolitan Government's safety recommendations to find out more about what to do in the event of an earthquake.
Before the typhoon:
When you live abroad, you will need to figure out new apps, find hospitals, understand emergency services, etc.
Make sure your Go Bag is portable and lightweight. Keep the Go Bag nearby and prepared to leave. The bag should ideally be water-resistant or waterproof.
You could feel totally dependent on your phone as a foreign resident, including for language translation. Keep a heavy-duty charger fully charged because you could have to evacuate to a place without adequate outlets or the power might go out for a long time.
Keep up with typhoon-related news and information. Google or the weather channels are both options.
In case of request, evacuate. If the local authorities order it, make sure you leave your region.
During the typhoon:
Stay inside once the storm starts to affect your neighborhood. Even in the absence of rain, the winds gather up a lot of dangerous material.
Avoid the seashore and all flood waters if you must leave your home. Manholes can swallow you whole, rivers can sweep you away, and storm water can make you sick. Stay away from the seashore and avoid entering the ocean.
Keep in touch with family and friends. This offers a higher level of information safety and can significantly reduce worry or tension.
When necessary, if your property has multiple levels, go to the highest level.
After the typhoon:
Look for damage in your house. Check the property for any damage that could need to be reported to the landlord, both inside and outside.
Contribute to community cleanup. If necessary, check on your neighbors, and assist with clearing the area of garbage and debris.
Contact your loved ones and close pals. Inform your family back home that you are fine, and see how other foreign residents are doing. We all rely on one another.
Other things to consider:
Think about moving the car from low in elevation street parking or underground garages. Paying expensive parking rates to park in a higher garage during a downpour may be worthwhile.
Due to strong gusts, vehicles parked on the street might consider to be moved to an enclosed garage. During typhoons, debris tendency may fly around and harm exposed automobiles. This might comprise fragments of trees, structures, and signs.
Fill up the tank with fuel. You can lose access to petrol stations, or they might be closed. Think about keeping your vehicle prepared for evacuation.
We can have documentation as foreign residents that is difficult to update. Birth certificates, immigration documentation, and work-related documents should all be kept in a waterproof container that is accessible.When you evacuate, bring all relevant paperwork with you.
During a typhoon, people who are pregnant or have medical conditions may want to think about booking a hotel close to a hospital. Hospital accessibility, utility outages, road closures, and other circumstances could affect access to medical facilities.
Please make sure you styay safe out there during these type of weather!
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