Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters Launches 'Cold Wave Emergency Rescue Measures' in the Coldest January

Operation of Cold Wave Emergency Teams and Forward Deployment to Expected Damage Areas to Ensure Resident Safety

The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters has prepared an "Emergency Rescue Plan for Heavy Snow and Cold Waves" in anticipation of severe cold and frequent snowfall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters has prepared the 'Winter Heavy Snow and Cold Wave Emergency Rescue Measures' to ensure the safety of residents this winter.

According to the provincial 119 comprehensive situation room, last winter there was one cold wave advisory and one heavy snow advisory issued, resulting in 17 cases of cold-related illnesses and over 70 incidents of human and property damage, including frozen water facilities.

To address this, the provincial fire headquarters will restrict access to mountainous areas expected to be isolated during heavy snow and conduct regular preventive patrols in cold-vulnerable areas such as homeless clusters and jjokbangchon (small room villages).

A total of 209 fire trucks have been designated as cold wave emergency ambulances to patrol senior centers and fields, responding immediately to cold-related patients and focusing on managing areas at risk of icicle formation.

According to the provincial fire headquarters, from December last year to the present, a total of four hypothermia patients have been transported, 16 safety measures against freezing have been carried out, and 6 water supply supports totaling 41 tons have been provided. Firefighting resources will be adjusted according to weather forecasts until March, when temperatures rise.

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