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Disaster Response Situation Journal 09: 26 - Impulse Action

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Immediately, emergency power was turned on in the City Hall's total disaster situation room. More than 100 officials who were squatting in a vast space of 472 square feet on the third floor of the basement did not stop buzzing about this unbelievable situation.

Call ahead and see what's going on!

Due to the anxious power supply of the emergency generator, a large screen on the front of the lamp has been restored while the light is shaking sharply. However, more than 70% of CCTV screens had to reflect the major sections of the city, indicating disconnection.

“This is crazy.”

Miles, who was sitting in front of the Fire Department Dispatch Monitor, sighed for a moment that the rainfall projections that had just floated on the server had evaporated.

I tried to reach out to the situation officer in the central department, but I couldn't get a hold of my phone. I lifted the wireline directly below the monitor.

“Uh, Mr. Index. How's it going over there? Is the emergency generator working? ”

- We just got power. What the hell is this mess?

“I'm working on it, too. If the CCTV is off, everything from Gangbuk to Gangnam is gone. ”

- Rescue team's on the move. The chief hasn't said anything about a panic. Commander Ma, can't you come here? I'm freaking out.

“Go slap the chief on the cheek and get him a glass of water. We finished the emergency room two hours ago. Just tell them to hurry up. ”

I'll try.

Milsoo felt like he wanted to rescue one more central firefighter directly in this shit situation that came to a power outage, but he couldn't because he was worried about being part of the disaster analysis team in Seoul in case of an emergency.

“Captain Ma. It's the beginning of a countermeasure.”

Milesu quickly stated his business at the words of the new Emergency Rescue Controller, who is waiting next to him.

“Mr. Index. As soon as the server is restored, please re-upload the data you sent me earlier. ”

- The rainfall analysis on the map?

“Yes! First things first! ”

The number of miles that took place moved into the meeting room where the situation leaders were gathering.

Inside the Namsan Tower observation deck, which is less than an inch away.

Cheers.

Are you okay? The observation deck lights are out.

“I'm fine.”

- Are you stuck in an elevator?

“Power went out while we were waiting, and we were up there. ”

Tower's a special facility, so if you're stuck in an elevator, you don't get an answer. I can't even get a blueprint.

Jungwoo closed his eyes and cast his gaze out a dark window as the radio went between Jae-ho Kim and Pilgdu Jung. The sound of raindrops hitting the house, the building, and the bridge below were terribly quiet.

"The city of the dead is so desolate. ’

The elevator was not even motionless on the panel as if it had stopped at all.

- Secure it from the evacuation. I'll call the Situation Room. Take care of Jungwoo and the girl.

“I understand.”

I turned on the flashlight. Shining a light next to the stopped elevator door, the stairs leading up and down reveal themselves.

“I think we should move, Jungwoo. ”

Jungwoo nodded his head and held Yoon Yi Seul's hand.

“Stay close, it's dangerous. If it's too dark to see, hold my shoulder. ”

Yoon Lee Seol hugged Jungwoo's arm silently with trembling hands.

As you carefully walk down the stairs, you see a group of people gathering downstairs. Staff from restaurants and souvenir stores.

- I should have gone in earlier.

- How did I tell you to handle the blackout?

- I don't know. I don't remember because I had an education three years ago. Cell phones don't work.

- Try texting me.

Those who were shining flashlights on their cell phones were startled to see a man in a fire suit popping up from the stairs.

“Oh, my God. Are you on the move already? ”

“Phew, I'm alive. ”

Instead of explaining what the other party misunderstands, Zhang Zhang Zhang saw people who were frightened as soon as he saw them, he took out a word to reassure them.

“I will calmly search the evacuation area and head downstairs. ”

“Firefighter, this is the bottom floor of the tower. There's no way to get to the elevator or to the ground · ·”

Cheers.

No cell phones at all. I radioed the nearby districts, and most of the Namsan Tower emergency power goes into the iron tower that broadcasts radio waves. The entire city of Seoul is in full swing. Support for the recovery team is currently unavailable. All remaining personnel, proceed to evacuation point.

The staff heard the radio chatter.

“Evacuation? Is there such a thing here? ”

“Every high-rise facility should have a walkable walkway. There are cooking facilities that can cause fires, so of course there are safeguards that follow small methods. Please wait here. ”

The lantern lights start flashing around, looking for a possible exit in case of an emergency.

At the scene of the actual accident, the firefighter who was naive, Yoon Seul was slightly surprised to act more faithfully than anyone else and looked at the foreman's back.

“Pildu, wait a minute. ”

It was also surprising that such a pioneer stopped reflexively and listened to Jungwoo's call.

“The evacuation corridor seems to be hidden so far that even the employees don't know it, so I'll look for it. I can smell the air. Mr. Pildu, please escort the remaining employees to the top floor. ”

“Is there anyone up there? ”

“Yes, I think I heard it on the way down. About one · · seven people? ”

“I'll check it out. ”

Essentially, he immediately went up the stairs. Yoon Lee Seol asked, lifting his cell phone to Jungwoo, who turned on the light.

“Can you go up there without checking? Those ears are so bright, I can't hear anything. And by the way, how about seven? ”

“Well, it just happened to be in my ear. ”

Of course, the answer I thought was a lie, but Yoon Iseol's heart lightened. His coincidence is reliable.

“Shall we go this way? ”

“You haven't found an evacuation route or anything, have you? ”

Jungwoo stopped walking earlier.

“We have to lean on coincidence. ”

“Again?"

“You know better. ”

Soft light was hanging in the eyes of Jungwoo, who turned his head and smiled. Yoon Iseol looked up at him as if he wasn't mistaken for a moment.

He shines his cell phone light on one side, looking good today.

“I think the wind is this way. ”

“If you find it, just go. Mr. Jungwoo's acting reckless. ”

“Yep.”

He admitted it quietly and immediately grabbed Yoon Iseol's hand.

The two arrived at the entrance of the cooking facility through a restaurant corridor with a high-end Korean menu. Jung, who pushed the box of materials aside, pointed to the front.

“There's no ventilation here, but there's a lot of hot, humid wind. Can you feel it?"

“Huh? I see. ”

“Then you can find him too. Warm air up, cold air down. It's easy, right?"

“Blood. Sticking together. ”

Entering the narrow space behind the countertops reveals an old iron door that does not match the sophisticated facilities of the tower. A long time ago, there was also a green runner symbol that might have been an emergency light.

“It's locked.”

Jungwoo, who knocked on the door, cried out to those who were gathered on the other side of the hall.

“Does anyone have a key to the restaurant? The escape hatch is here! ”

Soon after, a man who looks like a ruler approaches with a bundle of keys.

“This isn't a warehouse. What is it? You've come to this dark place. ”

An employee who was wandering around with a embarrassed face who had never been to this place began to fit the keys one by one.

Then the door opened, grumbling. The staff were impressed by the sticky wind pushing from the inside.

The employee who glanced inside in the cell phone light saw him reach the spiral staircase so deep that he was scared and flinched and stepped back.

“Ugh, I don't think I can go down there by myself. It's creepy. Hey, guys! Emergency exit here! Come this way!”

The employee called out to his colleagues and looked inside Yoon Yi Seol.

“How far down will it take to get there? ”

“It should be about 100 meters, so you'll be walking from the top of the apartment on the 30th floor down to the first floor. ”

“That high? ”

I opened my mouth as if Jungwoo was comforting to Yoon Iseol who held out his tongue.

“Don't worry. You can go easy. Then · · ·"

“You want me to carry you? ”

“· · · I was going to say let's take a break because there is a large space in the middle. I want Mr. Lee Seul to want it. ”

“I don't want you to hug me. ”

Yoon Yi Seol whispered with both hands.

“Give me a hug sometimes. Squishy, squishy. ”

My ears caught on in a flash because of an unexpected request. To calm the roaring heart, Jungwoo lifts his head to the ceiling.

“Oh, Pildu, you're looking for the rest of them. ”

“How do you see it here? ”

“I have a feeling. ”

On Jungwoo's red cheeks, I could feel Yoon Yi Seol's gaze.

“Look at the panic. Who was the one who said he was gonna be a wolf today? ”

“You come in with a pretty face. Let's not do that. That's a weapon.”

“Are you still that pretty with the mask on? What am I supposed to do? ”

Yoon Lee Seol smiled when he saw Jungwoo who didn't know what to do.

“You know I'm not kidding about hugging you? ”

“Now I see that you don't know anything about molasses. ”

“People thrive when they have a crisis. ”

Yoon Lee Seol grabbed Jungwoo's hand.

A wet, cramped, dark 100-meter evacuation route.

However, unless I let go of this hand, the relief that I would not have to be afraid of going in there was comfortably wrapped around Yoon's chest.

“We see lightning strikes the substation as the biggest cause. The appliance team was dispatched for recovery, but there was a melting point to the Transmission Tower wires due to overload. ”

As Hanjeon officials continued to say, the market in this window darkened.

It was not a problem that could be fixed in such a short period of time in Seoul because of the power outages that caused problems connecting Dong-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu and Seodaemun-gu.

All of Seoul's hostile government officials have been mobilizing to raise their voices, but news of incidents from all over the city has darkened the situation room.

“How many emergency shelters are you ready for? ”

“All designated shelters in the area have been opened. Some of the authorized personnel are deployed to the site to assist evacuating residents. ”

“Please also take care of the safety of the dispatcher. ”

“Yes, Mr. Mayor. ”

Safety support and the chief nodded and held the landline in his hand.

“Let's move on to a firefighter deployment. ”

The market question reminded me of a map of Seoul on a large monitor.

“We have received 1,500 flood-related accidental calls from 8: 00, and all available firefighters are on their way to a safe area. Accidents trapped in elevators due to power problems are first excluded from the target unless the claimant is in serious condition. ”

The market that was watching the monitor pointed to the middle with a red dot.

“Why is the central mobility twice as many people as the other departments? ”

Miles, who continued to report on the situation at the Fire Department, replied calmly.

“Weather reports have determined the hazard and implemented an emergency timer. In about 30 minutes, the other team will be at the accident site with the same amount of available personnel. ”

“It was your own decision? Huh. If only we were all so cautious and central. ”

Mildred's gaze was on the market toward Chief Lee Duk-bae, who was a meteorologist.

“You don't have to think of other scripts as wolves. because no one could have predicted this situation when we first received weather coverage and made an emergency proposal. Except for one person who was a special offer. ”

“One? ”

“Maybe you know the mayor. Restrict it.”

“Ahh · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Last winter, the market recalled a researcher who had been helped with the Korean steel bridge problem.

“But isn't he a chemist? ”

“Let me tell you about that. ”

Chief Ethan opened his microphone to the unconvincing look on the market. And then I continued to explain.

“· · His climate model for analyzing cloud constituents was right, and around 7: 57, he began to focus as expected. ”

“The more I listen to this, the more my wolf response hurts. ”

Miles was wearing a microphone with a flashing indication that data was on the meeting room personal monitor.

“Mayor, you can't save people who are trembling in the rain just by taking the blame for what's already happened. Please take a look at this data instead. ”

Based on Namsan Mountain, information about predicted rainfall and rainfall in each region appeared on the front screen of the meeting room.

“What is this? ”

“This is a limited time weather analysis. ”

“In real time? 350 mm down just around the · · end of the day? Are you sure?”

“The damage to the area and the north of Myeong-dong, 330mm, will be severe. It's a low-lying area. ”

The embarrassment on the face of the market seemed to be ‘God'.

When he looked at the data together, he noticed that the weather department could not believe the map had set the exact rainfall point to be unpredictable.

Most of the officials in the conference room were confused and Miles continued to report the situation.

“We need to focus on where the rain is heavy so we can keep even one more citizen safe. For your swift judgment, please refer to the materials prepared by Mr. Lim Woo. ”

The mayor turns to Ethan.

“Chief Lee. Is this true? ”

At 9: 35, Lee nodded, feeling a chill on his back trunk as compared to the recorded rainfall data.

“Reliability is over 90%. ”

“Whew.”

The market sighed deeply and saw miles.

“You can't make that mistake again. Firefighter Milesu.”

“Yes.”

“Please work directly with the head office in the area where it is expected to be damaged. We will also give all persons below the deputy mayor the authority to manage the disaster in the market. Please do your best to ensure the well-being of the people of Seoul. ”

According to the status of government officials, there were no officials that matched the enormous rise in power in the number of miles that had to be far below. From the actions of the Central Fire Department to the current data, his attitude in disaster was better than anyone else.

Of course, there was also a bit of pressure on the shoulder muscles.

“I'll do my best, Mr. Mayor. ”

The market looked carefully at the map until the rains stopped.

“Where is researcher Lim Woo now? I want to thank you, but here's the situation. ”

“Shortly after the power outage, we lost contact with Namsan Tower. You know, the mayor can barely make cell phone calls. ”

“You're not isolated there, are you? ”

“The elite rescue team is here, so it shouldn't be dangerous. ”

“Looks like we're going to need more researchers overnight, but we're in a hurry to recover our comms. ”

The mayor turns his head and summons the next assistant.

“Ask SKT and KT representatives when it is possible to restore the Namsan network. ”

“I understand.”

Milesu believed that he could overcome any crisis in the jungle that saved people from the fire. However, I was worried because I could not be sure of anything in the presence of natural disasters that humans could afford.

I just hope I get back to you soon.

Cock-a-doodle-doo.

A pile of tuned lanterns peers back at the crowd in front of the pantry to make the distance wider. Nineteen men remain in the tower. I searched from the top floor with a loud voice, so I decided there wouldn't be any people left.

“We're on our way. Follow me step-by-step, shining your toes with your mobile phone. ”

This shout brought Jungwoo the radio on his shoulder.

“Why do you carry it with you? ”

“You know the situation better than I do, so please be a limited time commander on your way down." ”

“Well, I'll try. ”

Cheers.

- We've secured the exit. Is anyone hurt on the way down? Right now, we only have a short-range radio, so we need to contact the district in advance.

“No, sir. ”

Mr. Jungwoo, you have a clean voice. Please come down safely.It looks like there are a lot of stairs down there.

The trailhead opens the iron gate and starts moving down the tower.

Above the emergency staircase inside the tower with a cord of cell phone lights.

As you walk through the cramped, humid space, the group breathes heavily from the falling sweat.

Are you halfway there? ’

Jungwoo wiped his dry neck with his sleeve and looked back at Yoon Iseol, who was breathing hard while pulling the mask down to his chin.

“Come on, a little further and there's plenty of room. ”

“Is that where Jungwoo mentioned earlier? ”

“Yes. When I arrived, I had a little rest. ”

“Don't you think it's about the right time? ”

Yoon Lee Seol opened his arms to Jungwoo. Jung woo shifted his head to see the employee walking behind him.

“Oh my, why didn't you say so? I wasn't kidding.”

“You seem to be in full strength. That's not the time. ”

“I am.”

Three minutes to go down in a heated conversation.

In front of Jungwoo, a door with the text ‘Elevator check entrance’ appeared. Jungwoo, who stood in front of a space made of steel structures, told the forerunner.

“Mr. Pildu. I waited here for five minutes. ”

“I understand.”

A pillar shining down the stairs to Lantern said, "I'm going to rest!” I shouted.

When Jungwoo sat in the corner, Yoon Iseol followed behind him. Despite what she thought she would say, she stares at the ground dazed with a slight distance from Jungwoo.

“What do you think? ”

“Timing.”

“Yes?”

“I'm in a big place, so I can't move because I'm limping. I wish I'd hugged you earlier. ”

I smiled at the cute sigh.

“I really don't think he sees people. ”

“There's no time to be alarmed at a time you'll love. ”

“Would you look at that? The top star should be aware of why he's wearing a mask. Chief Ji, you're having a hard time, right? ”

“Why are you suddenly acting like a manager? ”

As Jung Woo started to gather around him, he pulled his head slightly and covered it with his body. She glances at Jungwoo and, I don't know, raises her head.

“Can you tell me exactly how much further down we need to go? ”

You look down at the infrared field of view as she asks.

“About two-thirds of the way there, huh? ”

Yoon Iseol was surprised at the embarrassed Jungwoo's reaction.

“Why?”

“In an elevator. ”

Central Fire Departure Site 0807-51, Namsan Tower Elevator Accident · ·?

Tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk-tuk.

The touch of pressing the non-mutual button periodically fell to the floor as if tired.

“Please take somebody. ”

A dark space where the elevator is all squeaking.

I couldn't believe the reality that Park Sung-ho, a representative from the YTN Technology Bureau, who came out of checking the observation deck antenna in a hurry because of the crazy rain pouring down, had to be trapped like this inside the tower.

I didn't know how long it would take, so I couldn't even use the flashlight function of my phone.

When the fear that the cable might snap and fall into his mind, he turned on the recording function of the phone in case of the worst situation.

“Honey. Mina, you know I love you a lot, right? I'm sorry I was so annoyed when I came to work this morning. I'm gonna be a little late. My Mina. ”

When my three-year-old daughter came to mind, Park Sung-ho, who was depressed, covered her mouth. I felt depressed in my father's voice that might be the last time, so I pressed into my tears.

Park Sung-ho, who opened his phone to re-record, stared at Mina's picture with a clear smile.

“No, you can't die. I'm gonna live. I'm gonna live. ”

I dialed the 119 number again, which I dialed dozens of times but was not connected. I moved my cell phone around the elevator room to grow at least one more antenna.

Many times. Tiric, the signal goes off with a pleasant sound.

“Huh? Telephone · ·”

Park Sung-ho, whose eyes are rolling, pressed the speaker button while holding the phone that was lifted up.

- 119 Situation Room. What can I help you with?

“Enough!”

Central Fire and Safety Center 119.

The receptionist's hand index listens to the excitement of the voice beyond the phone and quietly asks.

“Yes, Reporter. What's the matter?”

- I'm in the elevator. The power's out.

Elevator accidents had to be postponed as a car rank, so the hand index on the keyboard was busy.

“Did you have an emergency patient inside? ”

- No, I'm alone, but I'm fine.

“Reporter, it's going to take some time to get rescued. If you're trapped, there's no risk of falling or suffocating, so don't try to escape on your own, wait for rescue 119. Where is it?”

- Inside the Namsan Tower. I can't get out of here if I want to!

The index of hand was surprised to hear the reporter's location. Elevators at special facilities had to be searched for not only ordinary rescue personnel but also relevant facility technicians.

“If you look on the emergency bell, there should be a unique number. Can you sing it for me?”

- Wait · · · what ·!

After a terrifying voice, you hear a dull thumping sound.

Reporter!

- I'm calling it in. Why did the fireman leave?

Tsk.

The phone is disconnected.

I thought I heard it wrong. I tilted my head. I immediately tried to reconnect to the other person's number, but my communication was poor and I couldn't get a response.

With full force, the locking mechanism on the top of the elevator opened his eyes to the isolated person who looked at him with a frightening look.

“Are you all right? I'm here to rescue you. ”

“· · My God. Is this how 119 comes to you on the phone these days? There's no lightning. ”

“Oh, that's not it. ”

It was because of Jungwoo, who found a person inside while going down the emergency corridor, but I didn't have time to explain the situation that was a bit dangerous depending on the umbilical cord.

- Mr. Pildu! Is he okay?

At the sound of Jungwoo's voice coming from the entrance above 3m, he raised his thumb over his head.

“Rescuer. I'll hold them off. Come up here." ”

A man in the latter thirty climbs up the elevator holding his hand.

“Can you see the ladder next to it? This rope is safe, so hold onto the ladder and climb slowly. Don't look down. ”

“Well, I will. ”

After grabbing the rescuer's shaking arm, he climbs onto the ladder and wraps a noose around his waist.

“Go.”

- We're coming up now, so hold on!

- Hold on tight!

Following the cry of Jungwoo, who was watching from above, Namsan Tower staff assisting in the rescue.

“I think I see it. ”

“Shine more light on your phone. ”

The voices of the people continue, and one hand rests on the ladder. The two people who were waiting grabbed his hand and pulled him up.

Cheers.

- Jungwoo. Are we really not going?

“You just got up. ”

- Ha, good. What's the status?

“You look surprised, but you don't look hurt. ”

Kim Jae-ho's relief came over the radio.

Yoon Iseol, who was standing next to Jungwoo, swept his heart after seeing that he had even gone up to the top of his head.

“What, are you Deputy Park? ”

“My lord.”

A staff member welcomed the rescuer with a face.

“You're really lucky. The young man found it on the way down. ”

“I thought you were dead. Thank you all so much. ”

Jung Piljoo said as he untied the lift cord and closed the door for elevator inspection.

“I'll be right down. Rescuer, are you ready to move? ”

“Sure. Let's go see our daughter. ”

Shoot!

He looks at the unstoppable rain and turns his gaze towards the exit to the tower evacuation. I opened my mouth to Kim Jae-ho, who was waiting inside.

“Brother, if you don't know the internal structure, how did you find a way to get people out so easily? Be sure to correctly locate the lever. ”

“Jungwoo? ”

“Yes.”

“The path will be opened to the faithful. ”

“What do you mean? ”

Kim Jae-ho smiled at the top.

“I see a light. Ask the party yourself. ”

Jiaying.

Kim Jae-ho quickly searched his body and took it out because his mobile phone was ringing.

“You're the horse captain. Yes, commander. ”

- Where's Jungwoo?

“What brings you to this part of town? ”

- Dude, this is not just about Jung Woo. We've been forced to restore comms near Namsan Tower, but we can't get through to him.

“I think it's inside the evacuation corridor. I'm walking down the Namsan Tower. Now · · I think I'll arrive in about 5 minutes. ”

As you look up the stairs, you hear Miles' tongue kick.

- Walk down there? You've made us suffer for our friendship.

- Officer, how do we handle recruitment in Gangnam Traffic Control?

- Just give me a second.

Kim Jae-ho raised her eyebrows in the conversation beyond her cell phone.

“Wait. Why is the commander controlling traffic in Gangnam? ”

- That's what happened. Ask me this when Jungwoo comes down. You were in the middle of the day trying to stop a gas main from going underground. The other hospitals are holding at reserve power, but there's a commotion here because they're repairing. I was wondering if I could run this temporarily. Otherwise, we're gonna have to hit every ambulance we can get moving.

“You blamed yourself for the trouble you just put me through, and now you're just gonna let me walk away? ”

- We have to save lives. And now Jungwoo has a full-time job. Let me know when you get down here.

Five minutes later, a sweaty frontal line arrived at the emergency entrance.

“Good work.”

“Welcome. ”

Subsequently, Jungwoo, who was covered in dust, stepped down the stairs.

“Wow, fresh air. ”

Kim Jae-ho approached Jungwoo, who came out and stretched out his hands to the sky.

“Jungwoo. ”

“Yes.”

“The mayor was very happy with the analysis of the rainfall reported by Mr. Jungwoo. We're working on it. ”

“Really? That's great. ”

“· · · And. ”

Kim Jae-ho conveyed Miles' message with a slight look of remorse.

“Captain Ma is currently in charge of the disaster management in Seoul, and he appointed Mr. Jungwoo directly under it. ”

“What · ·”

“At least until the morning, the former chief, the fire chief and the police chief also said they had to listen to Jungwoo. ”

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