Suwon Mayor Yom Tae-young Inspects Typhoon Damage Recovery Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon Mayor Yom Tae-young visited areas damaged by Typhoon Lingling on the 8th to inspect recovery efforts.

Mayor Yom visited damaged areas including a traditional market in Jangan-gu where rooftop structures were blown onto homes, and a redevelopment construction site with torn windscreens, where he encouraged public officials and volunteers engaged in recovery work.

Mayor Yom praised the recovery efforts, saying, "While citizens at the damage sites appeared troubled, everywhere I went was cleanly organized."

He continued, "I am grateful to all the citizens who reported damage across the city in real time, all those who worked for public safety at disaster sites, environmental workers who patrolled alleys from early morning, volunteers, and district and neighborhood staff members."

There were no fatalities in Suwon from Typhoon 'Lingling.' A total of 137 incidents including fallen trees and falling or detached objects occurred, but most have been recovered.

Municipal workers and volunteers conducted street cleanup on the morning of the 8th, removing fallen tree branches and other debris from roadsides.