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Hainan Province Responds to Typhoon Swordfish, Reports No Casualties

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As Typhoon Swordfish threatened Hainan Province, local authorities swiftly responded to mitigate its impact. According to a press conference held on August 25, no casualties were reported, despite the typhoon causing significant disruptions. The Provincial Department of Emergency Management, Provincial Meteorological Bureau, and other relevant departments worked together to deploy emergency rescue and post-disaster recovery efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 102,500 people were affected by the disaster, with detailed disaster data still being compiled by the National Natural Disaster Management System.
  • The typhoon's center was only 22 kilometers from Sanya, with part of its eye entering the island, equivalent to a landfall.
  • Over 10,000 military, armed police, and fire rescue teams were deployed, along with over 1,000 gardening and sanitation workers, and over 770,000 pieces of emergency supplies.
  • The province deployed post-disaster reconstruction and resumption of work and production in advance, preparing teams and materials for electricity, transportation, communications, etc.
  • As of 11:00 AM on August 25, 13 affected substations of 35 kV and above had been restored, along with 199 lines of 10 kV and above, and 277,000 affected customers.
  • The Hainan Power Grid Company deployed 1,362 personnel to support Sanya, Ledong, Lingshui, and other areas, with a total of 3,038 personnel working overnight to conduct disaster surveys, clear roadblocks, and perform emergency power restoration.

Statistics:

  • 102,500 people affected by the disaster (National Natural Disaster Management System)
  • 22 kilometers: distance between the typhoon's center and Sanya (Provincial Meteorological Bureau)
  • 10,000+ military, armed police, and fire rescue teams deployed (Provincial Emergency Management Department)
  • 1,000+ gardening and sanitation workers deployed (Provincial Emergency Management Department)
  • 770,000+ pieces of emergency supplies (Provincial Emergency Management Department)
  • 13 affected substations of 35 kV and above restored (Hainan Power Grid Company)
  • 199 lines of 10 kV and above restored (Hainan Power Grid Company)
  • 277,000 affected customers restored (Hainan Power Grid Company)
  • 1,362 personnel deployed to support Sanya, Ledong, Lingshui, and other areas (Hainan Power Grid Company)
  • 3,038 personnel working overnight to conduct disaster surveys, clear roadblocks, and perform emergency power restoration (Hainan Power Grid Company)

Sources:

  • Hainan Provincial People's Government news release
  • Hainan Daily Omnimedia
  • National Natural Disaster Management System
  • Provincial Department of Emergency Management
  • Provincial Meteorological Bureau
  • Provincial Department of Tourism and Culture, Radio, Film and Television and Sports
  • Provincial Department of Transportation
  • China Southern Power Grid Hainan Company
  • Hainan Power Grid Company

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