Governor Kim Dong-yeon Urgently Sends Official Letters to 31 Cities and Counties for 'Cold Wave and Heavy Snow Preparedness'

Gyeonggi Provincial Government Gwanggyo New Office Building

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, urgently delivered an official letter containing instructions for preparing against heavy snow and cold waves to 31 cities and counties within the province on the 23rd.

Through the official letter, Governor Kim said, "After heavy snowfall in Gyeonggi Province on the 20th and 21st, there are concerns about road icing due to the sudden temperature drop and damage to vulnerable groups caused by the cold wave," and urged, "Please thoroughly manage safety by activating emergency response systems in each city and county."

He especially requested, "As vehicle movement is expected to increase during year-end holidays such as Christmas, please focus on flawless safety management by pre-applying de-icing agents and strengthening patrols in habitual icing areas such as mountain passes and side roads where road icing is expected."

He also emphasized, "Please strengthen constant protective measures such as welfare checks and street patrols for vulnerable groups like elderly living alone and homeless people affected by the cold wave, and handle emergency patient transport promptly in case of cold-related illnesses."

Additionally, Governor Kim asked, "Please take preventive measures in advance against pipe bursts in water meters and water pipes, and cold damage to crops, and ensure rapid restoration work in case of damage."

Earlier, on the 20th, the province activated the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and deployed 6,892 personnel and 3,902 snow removal vehicles to 465 vulnerable snow accumulation sections including major roads and habitual icing areas until the 21st, conducting full-scale snow removal operations.

They also sent cold wave preparedness text messages to vulnerable groups and informed the public of disaster situations through electronic message boards. Furthermore, patrol teams consisting of 48 members in 33 groups were organized and operated in homeless hotspots, and welfare check calls were made to 39,685 elderly living alone.

As of today, cold wave warnings have been issued for 15 cities and counties including Dongducheon, and cold wave advisories for 16 cities and counties including Suwon. This cold wave is expected to peak on the mornings of the 23rd and 24th and continue until early next week.

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