Monsoon Safety Measures

THE MONSOON SEASON IS UPON US ONCE AGAIN! That means rain, rain and more rain! And THAT means:
Flash Floodswhich can move trees and boulders, and destroy buildings & bridges. Most flood deaths are caused by flash floods.
Mud Slidesare a by-product of heavy rains and flooding. If you live in vicinity of a hill be especially wary of this hazard.
Inundated Roads and Walkways-Do not attempt to cross! 6 inches of fast moving water can knock you off your feet and 2 feet of water can float some vehicles.
Overflowing Riversare common during this time. If you live in vicinity of a stream or river, monitor weather advisories closely. If the level starts to rise –leave! Don’t wait until the situation becomes critical.
Downed Power Linesare a common occurrence, especially if they are adjacent to streams or rivers. Avoid them completely! If your vehicle comes into contact with one, stay inside and don’t touch any metal parts.
Undercut Roadsare also a common occurrence during monsoon season. Avoid roads that have been recently subjected to flooding or are adjacent to streams and rivers.

Changma (Monsoon Season)

This article is from the 2ID web page.  It is from 2009. However I think it helps us to be prepared for this coming season.  I suggest you pack your rain boots and coats.  If you didn't bring them Amazon.com has some good prices on boots.

Many 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers, like people in other walks of life, appreciate the natural beauty of lightning, thunder and torrential rain turning calm waters into a rapid river. It is powerful to watch amazing light come out of a dark sky and strike with electrifying command over all that it touches. One strike of lightning can split a tree down the middle or make the hair literally stand up on your head.

The season of potential inundation in Korea is known as the "Changma" -- continuous rain period, or monsoon. It lasts from the end of June through early September of each year.