Gwangju Hit by Snow Bomb, Full-Scale Snow Removal Efforts to Prevent Damage

Additional Deployment of Snow Removal Equipment and Expansion of Coverage Areas

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kang Ki-jung) announced on the 22nd that it is making every effort to carry out snow removal operations as a heavy snow warning has been issued in the region.

The snow forecasted until the 24th began falling early this morning, recording a snowfall of 3.8 to 6.8 cm as of 1 PM. It is expected that 10 cm to a maximum of 30 cm will fall going forward.

Mayor Kang Ki-jung patrolled vulnerable areas at 3 AM when the heavy snow advisory was issued and visited the Disaster Safety Situation Room to check the snow removal status on major roads through closed-circuit television (CCTV).

At 9:30 AM, a situation assessment meeting was held, chaired by Deputy Mayor Moon Young-hoon, with participation from heads of related departments and bureaus, as well as deputy district heads from five autonomous districts, to review the heavy snow preparedness and discuss future plans.

Starting from 7 AM tomorrow, all staff will participate in snow clearing, and additional private snow removal equipment will be deployed to meticulously carry out snow removal operations.

Additionally, the snow removal sections will be expanded from the existing 505 routes covering 641 km to 527 routes covering 685 km.

The City’s General Construction Headquarters and five autonomous districts will operate 38 snow removal machines including spreaders and dump trucks owned by the city, along with an additional 98 private snow removal machines. They will also replenish snow removal materials in snow removal boxes and add materials for alleys.

Furthermore, cooperation with village snow removal teams, local autonomous disaster prevention groups, volunteer fire brigades, neighborhood leaders, Saemaul associations, and Barugesalgi committees will ensure smooth snow removal on side roads and alleys. Depending on weather conditions, additional operations of urban rail and city buses are planned.

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