Gangwon-do Activates 'Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Level 1' for Heavy Snow Response Until the 7th

Strengthened Patrols in Areas at Risk of Ice Formation, Pre-Inspection of Facilities and Structures
Advisory to Refrain from Going Out and Driving... Use Public Transportation

(Photo) Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Province, is presiding over a disaster preparedness meeting. [Gangwon Province]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gangwon Province announced on the 6th that "snow will begin at 6 PM, with an expected snowfall of 3 to 8 cm in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon. Therefore, the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will activate Level 1 for proactive disaster response."

The province plans to strengthen patrols in areas prone to freezing such as tunnel entrances and exits and bridges during heavy snowfall, and conduct pre-inspections of aging houses, old livestock barns, and PEB structures that are at risk of collapse. Residents will be notified through village broadcasts, disaster text message signboards, and disaster safety texts.

In particular, in preparation for snow during the night, snow removal equipment and materials will be pre-positioned, and de-icing agents will be spread on major roads, boundary sections, and roads vulnerable to snow removal.

Currently, preliminary special weather warnings are expected to be issued before midnight on the same day for 12 cities and counties and 3 mountainous areas within the province, excluding Yeongdong. The expected snowfall amount is up to 10 cm.

Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Province, urged, "Since snow will fall overnight and road freezing is expected on the weekend morning, residents are advised to refrain from going out and driving as much as possible. If unavoidable, please use public transportation and familiarize yourselves with the national action guidelines to prevent damage."

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