[Photo] Jungnang-gu's Emergency Snow Removal Efforts Amid Cold Wave and Heavy Snowfall

From 8 PM on the 6th, Snow Removal Measures Raised to Level 2 for Emergency Overnight Response to Heavy Snow...979 Personnel Including Officials, Professional Groups, and Residents Mobilized with 260 Tons of Snow Removal Materials and 28 Equipment Units

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has raised its snow removal measures to level 2 starting from 8 p.m. on the 6th, following the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecast, and is making an all-out effort to respond.

The district mobilized a total of 979 personnel, including 418 public officials, 537 residents, and 24 contractors, using 28 snow removal vehicles and 260 tons of snow removal materials such as calcium chloride and salt to carry out emergency snow removal operations throughout the night.

First, snow removal agents were sprayed 4 to 5 times on 28 roads including Mangwoo-ro, covering a total distance of 50.29 km, and on vulnerable side roads. For the side roads, 1-ton spreaders were deployed to conduct snow removal work.

Snow removal was also carried out along waterways. The entrances to Jungnangcheon and Mukdongcheon at 24 locations, bicycle paths, walking trails, embankments, and stairs were carefully maintained to facilitate pedestrian convenience.

In addition, snow removal was conducted in local parks, hiking trails, walking paths, and slopes. The district maintained 51 parks, 7 locations including Yongmasan foothill trails and Mangwoosan perimeter trails, and 16 locations such as Yongma Waterfall Park and Bonghwa Mountain Neighborhood Park. For residents' safety, the Yongmasan foothill trail and Bonghwa Mountain barrier-free trail were also closed.

In particular, Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi sent SMS messages to residents encouraging participation in clearing snow in front of their homes, drawing attention. Although the district is mobilizing all available personnel, the message requested warm cooperation to clear the snow piled up in front of homes and stores before it freezes, so that the elderly and children can walk safely.

The district plans to continue snow removal operations until road safety is secured. In preparation for winter snow removal last November, the district secured 1,191 tons of snow removal agents and 65 snow removal vehicles of 7 types to ensure thorough readiness.

Snow removal agent storage boxes were installed at 77 major roads and vulnerable points, 17 automatic liquid spreaders were installed at 5 vulnerable side road locations, and snow removal agents were pre-supplied to 152 apartment complexes and community centers.

A district official said, "With the cold wave warning in effect, please frequently check weather information, refrain from going out for children and the elderly, wear warm clothing, prevent pipe bursts, use public transportation, and familiarize yourself with cold wave safety guidelines."

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