[Photo] Seoul Gangseo-gu Snow Removal Headquarters Launches 24-Hour Emergency Duty System

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 13th at 2:30 PM, Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, held the inauguration ceremony of the Snow Removal Countermeasures Headquarters on the 6th floor of the district office and conducted a final inspection of the preparation status for snow removal measures, including securing snow removal equipment and materials.

The Snow Removal Countermeasures Headquarters, led by Mayor Noh Hyun-song as the head, is composed of a total of seven task forces and snow removal teams in each neighborhood. From March 15, 2021, for four months, it will operate a 24-hour emergency duty system divided into normal, reinforcement, and emergency phases according to weather forecasts.

The district has a total of 73 snow removal equipment units across 10 types, including large spreaders and multipurpose snow removal vehicles, and has stockpiled snow removal materials such as 514 tons of calcium chloride, 515 tons of salt, and 333 tons of eco-friendly snow removal agents.

In particular, to ensure on-site situation management and prompt snow removal work, an organic cooperation system among civilian, government, military, and police has been established. Additionally, 29 automatic brine spraying devices are operated on eight steep hill sections, including Yeomchang Elementary School and Sinjeong Elementary School.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song stated, “According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, less snow than usual is expected, but we must prepare thoroughly for any possible winter disaster situations,” and urged, “All employees should respond with full effort to protect residents' safety from heavy snowfall.”

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