Preparation for flooding during the rainy season - 장마철!

The rainy season (Jang-ma) in Korea begins in June and continues through early July. During this season, sometimes flood happens together. Those who live in flood areas should prepare in advance to minimize damage from it. 

1. Before Flooding
     -　Prepare for sandbag or tube to keep rivers from overflowing and divert flood water in a flood-prone area.
     -　Listen for flood warning and news updated.
     -　Make sure the elderly or infirm are taken care of.
     -　In case of water pollution, prepare for drinking water in advance.
     -　Check out the drain in a house and the overflow around a house in advance.
     -　Be aware of an emergency evacuation plan and emergency contacts in advance.
     -　Be aware of first aid procedures and prepare essential medicines in advance.
     -　Prepare disaster supplies in advance.
          ; Purchase emergency food and water, self powered flashlights in case. 
     -　Place objects on a safe place to keep them from flood water.

2. During Flooding
     -　Listen to the local radio for up to date information.
     -　Do not drive on unknown roads where water is over the road.
     -　If you are driving, stay away from storm drains and irrigation ditches. 
     -　If your car won’t start and water is rising, leave the vehicle and find higher ground.
     -　If you see a flood coming, evacuate soon as possible to higher ground.
           - Replace belongings into a house from outside of it. 
           - Turn off all utilities. 
           - In case running water is polluted, receives water in advance.
     -　Turn off the power, water and gas before leaving.
     -　Call 119 or city, country, district officials or Korea Electric Power Corporation if power transmission tower is
          collapsed.
     -　Get in a building or a lower place to evacuate from thunder or lightening.
     -　Stay away from landslide or slope.
     -　Stay away from fast currents and drains, culverts.
     -　Stay away from streetlights, traffic lights and high-tension wire.
     -　Stay away from a construction area.
     -　Close windows and building gates.

3. After the Flood
     -　Avoid flooded areas.
     -　When water is draining away, move away from water in case of pollution with oil or wastewater. 
     -　Clean up your body using soap if you are wet from flood water.
     -　Call city, country, district officials or dong-office if water and sewage is broken or embankment/ road are gone.