Seoul City Activates Emergency Response System for Snow Forecast During Tomorrow's Rush Hour

Seoul City, Autonomous Districts, and Related Organizations Enter Emergency Duty System

[Asia Economy Reporter Seong Giho] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 5th that it will enter an emergency response system from 3 p.m. on the 6th, as the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted 1 to 5 cm of snow in Seoul from late afternoon on the 6th to early morning on the 7th.

By detecting signs of snowfall in advance through CCTVs installed along the snowfall path in the West Sea region, de-icing agents will be preemptively sprayed before the snow clouds arrive in Seoul. A total of 4,893 personnel and 1,197 snow removal vehicles will be deployed to prepare for the snowfall.

De-icing boxes equipped with de-icing agents and snow shovels have been replenished in alleyways and steep slopes to ensure easy access for anyone. Since 1 to 5 cm of snow is forecasted, residents are also urged to participate in clearing snow in front of their homes and stores.

As snowfall is expected during the late afternoon rush hour on Friday and early morning on the weekend, when traffic volume is high, drivers should maintain sufficient safety distance and pay special attention to pedestrian safety to prevent falls and other accidents.

Choi Jinseok, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Safety General Office, said, “Since snowfall is forecasted during rush hour, traffic congestion is expected. We ask that people refrain from using private cars and use public transportation as much as possible.”

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