Gwangju Fire Department, Full Safety Prevention Efforts Amid Heavy Snow Forecast Until the 24th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan Fire Safety Headquarters is making every effort to respond safely, including emergency duty, as heavy snow continues for the second day.

In the Gwangju area, snow began falling from the early morning of the 22nd, recording a snowfall of 12.3 cm in Gwangju as of 5 a.m. on the 23rd, and the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted an additional 5 to 15 cm of snow until the morning of the 24th.

Accordingly, the Fire Safety Headquarters convened one-fifth of all staff for emergency duty, held a situation assessment meeting to check emergency contact networks, load winter equipment such as calcium chloride, inspect firefighting equipment, strengthen safety management including fall accident prevention, and discuss measures such as snow removal on nearby roads.

Director Go Minja visited the 119 Comprehensive Situation Room to check major firefighting activities related to the heavy snow and, together with all staff, carried out snow clearing activities including pushing vehicles stuck on snowy roads and snow removal along roadsides.

In addition, volunteer firefighters autonomously conducted snow removal work in natural villages, residential areas, and surrounding alley entrances to ensure no inconvenience in traffic and daily life.

Director Go said, “Please be especially cautious of traffic accidents on snowy and icy roads and pedestrian falls caused by the heavy snow,” and added, “We will operate emergency duty until the heavy snow advisory is lifted and do our best to prevent safety accidents.”

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