Gangbuk-gu Implements Snow Removal Measures... "Strengthening Response System for Effective Snow Removal"

Snow Removal Measures Implemented Until March 15, 2024... 13 Four-Wheel Sidewalk Snowplows, 13 One-Ton Truck Automatic Snow Spreader Added... Snow Removal Personnel Increased from 770 to 883

Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) will implement the '2023-2024 Snow Removal Measures' until March 15 next year to prepare for winter snowfall and heavy snow.

To ensure effective snow removal, the district has reinforced and strengthened this year's snow removal response system. First, road heating cables were additionally installed on four snow removal vulnerable road sections, including the upper turnaround section of Solsaem Tunnel, bringing the total number of heated roads to 17.

Additionally, to strengthen snow removal work on sidewalks and manage vulnerable snow removal areas this year, 13 four-wheel sidewalk snow removal machines and 13 one-ton truck automatic snow spreaders were added. Along with this, a total of 167 snow removal equipment units across 12 types, including 2 excavators, 2 cleaning vehicles, 6 dump trucks, and 26 small trucks, will be operated.

Furthermore, the workforce deployed for rapid snow removal has increased from 770 to 833 people. Thirty-three major arterial road routes such as Wolgye-ro and Samyang-ro, as well as 219 vulnerable snow removal points including the 4.19 Tower intersection and in front of Hyehwa Girls' High School, have been designated as priority snow removal work sections.

In addition, a total of 1,750 tons of snow removal materials, including 610 tons of calcium chloride, 700 tons of salt, and 440 tons of eco-friendly snow removal agents, will be used during this snow removal period. As part of last year's snow removal measures with the vulnerable, the district will continue to purchase and distribute snow removal agents packaged in 5kg units this year as well.

The district plans to enter an emergency duty system divided into four stages: reinforcement, Stage 1 (snowfall forecast), Stage 2 (heavy snow advisory), and Stage 3 (heavy snow warning). It will operate the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to promptly restore any snow removal damage.

Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, "Gangbuk-gu has reinforced this year's snow removal measures for rapid snow removal and is continuously preparing efficient snow removal plans for the vulnerable and residents." She added, "We will thoroughly carry out snow removal to prevent safety accidents among residents during winter and minimize inconvenience to residents."

Meanwhile, on the 15th of last month, the district held a snow removal kickoff ceremony around Suyu Station and Mia Station and conducted a 'Clear Snow in Front of My House and Store' campaign. This campaign is conducted to encourage residents' direct participation in snow removal near main entrances of residential buildings during heavy snowfall.

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