Wando-gun Initiates Road Snow Removal Measures in Preparation for Winter Heavy Snowfall

Designation of 'Snow Removal Priority Management Institutions' until March 15 next year

Additional Securing of Calcium Chloride and Snow Removal Vehicles, Holding of Countermeasure Meetings

Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 16th that, as this winter's cold weather started earlier than usual from mid-this month, it has designated the period until March 15 next year as the "Winter Snow Removal Priority Management Period" and is taking measures to ensure the safety of its residents.

First, maintenance and inspection of 18 calcium chloride spreaders and 16 snow shovels have been completed, and an additional 131.5 tons of calcium chloride and 3 snow removal vehicles have been secured to thoroughly prepare for heavy snowfall.

On the 9th, a winter road snow removal strategy meeting was held for department and eup-myeon staff.
[Photo by Wando-gun]

On the 9th, a "2023 Winter Road Snow Removal Countermeasure Meeting" was held for snow removal officers from each department and township, as well as related agency officials.

At the meeting, education was provided on the designation of snow removal zones by department, efficient snow removal operations, and traffic management measures during operations.

Additionally, related agency officials from Wando Office of Education, Wando Police Station, and Wando Coast Guard were informed about adjusting school commuting times during heavy snowfall, emergency patient transport, and rescue operations in isolated areas.

A county official stated, "We will focus on promptly conducting road snow removal during heavy snowfall to prevent accidents and minimize inconvenience to residents, and we will make every effort to prevent natural disasters that may occur during the winter season."

Wando = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil just8440@asiae.co.kr

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