Jeonnam Fire Department Plays Key Role in Rescuing 21 People During Recent Heavy Snow and Cold Wave

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Department played a crucial role by rescuing and transporting 64 people when the recent heavy snow and cold wave swept across the country.

According to Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) on the 14th, during the recent heavy snow and cold wave period, they rescued 21 people in 15 cases and transported 43 patients.

The majority of accidents were caused by traffic accidents on icy roads and falls, accounting for over 90%, and there were no fatalities.

They also carried out a total of 197 public assistance activities, including 99 cases of water supply and drainage support due to frozen water pipes, 36 cases of icicle removal, and 61 cases of safety measures due to freezing damage to various facilities.

In the case of water supply support, it was confirmed that livestock barns and general houses, where pipe insulation was difficult, were overwhelmingly many.

They urgently supplied about 400 tons of water to 94 locations such as houses and barns where drinking water for daily use and livestock was desperately needed, minimizing damage to residents' daily lives and property.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, “We will do our best to implement comprehensive emergency rescue measures in preparation for the remaining winter season,” and added, “During heavy snow and cold waves, please refrain from going out and driving as much as possible and pay attention to insulating water pipes and livestock water tanks.”

Meanwhile, Jeonnam Fire Headquarters is promoting comprehensive emergency rescue measures in preparation for the upcoming cold waves and heavy snow during the rest of the winter.

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