Gangwon Region 'Heavy Snow and Cold Wave Forecast'... Gangwon-do Activates 'Disaster Preparedness System'

Expected Snowfall of 2-7cm in Southern Inland and Mountain Areas of Gangwon on the Night of the 13th
Road Snow Removal and Inspections by Sector Including Vulnerable Facilities and Groups

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Youngcheol] From the 13th to the 15th, heavy snow and cold wave are forecasted in the Gangwon region, prompting Gangwon Province to activate its disaster preparedness system.

On the 13th, the province held a countermeasure meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Kim Myungseon, attended by deputy heads of 18 cities and counties, to review action guidelines for heavy snow and cold wave situations.

As of that day, a heavy snow advisory was issued for six cities and counties in the morning, and a cold wave special warning was announced for the entire province. Accordingly, the province entered Level 1 operation of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at 9 a.m. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the expected snowfall in the southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon that night is 2 to 7 cm.

Currently, a heavy snow advisory has been issued for Wonju, Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Yeongwol, Taebaek, Jeongseon, central mountainous areas, and southern mountainous areas. Cold wave warnings are in effect for Chuncheon, Wonju, Taebaek, Hongcheon, Hoengseong, Yeongwol, Pyeongchang, Jeongseon, Cheorwon, Hwacheon, Yanggu, Inje, northern, central, and southern mountainous areas of Gangwon, while cold wave advisories are in place for Gangneung, Donghae, Sokcho, Samcheok, Goseong, and Yangyang.

The province and each city and county focused on inspecting road snow removal, safety management of vulnerable facilities and groups, prevention of pipe freezing, status of pre-secured snow removal materials, operation of snow removal forward bases and automatic snow removal devices, and safety measures for habitual icy sections.

Additionally, considering the weather conditions, even without preliminary warnings, the province plans to maintain a proactive situation management system and operate the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, along with joint emergency duty plans involving collaborative departments and related agencies.

Cities and counties within the province have also activated their own emergency preparedness postures, cooperating with the province to prevent damage, while deputy heads and senior officials have conducted on-site inspections.

Deputy Governor Kim Myungseon urged, "Keeping in mind the high frequency of abnormal weather and natural disasters, I ask all collaborative departments and related agencies to work closely together and make every effort to prevent casualties and property damage through thorough and proactive responses."

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