Snow and Rain Expected... Gyeongnam Province Launches Full-Scale Effort to Prevent Icy Road Accidents

Promotion of Cold Wave Vulnerable Groups' Protection and Damage Prevention

Gyeongsangnam-do is holding a countermeasure meeting with related organizations to reduce cold wave damage in the province according to the weather forecast.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do will proactively carry out road snow removal in response to the forecasted snow and rain on the 21st.

They plan to respond with full force, including holding countermeasure meetings with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, city and county governments, and related agencies.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that rain or snow will fall across the entire province from early morning to late afternoon on the 21st.

On the 20th, Gyeongnam Province announced that depending on weather conditions, they will operate automatic snow removal devices and spread de-icing agents in vulnerable areas such as habitual freezing zones.

With the expectation that it will get cold again from the day after the snow and rain, they plan to continue road patrols and spreading de-icing agents, and will also make every effort to prevent safety accidents such as traffic accidents caused by road icing.

They will also conduct protection and publicity activities for vulnerable groups to cold waves and promote cold wave damage prevention guidelines using various media such as electronic signboards and village broadcasts.

A provincial official said, “Since the temperature will drop and roads are expected to freeze after rain or snow, please be careful to prevent accidents caused by slipping and pay attention to maintaining body temperature to prevent cold-related illnesses due to continuous cold.”

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