Gyeonggi-do Issues 'Emergency Level 1' Alert for Cold Wave at 3 PM on the 15th

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Gyeonggi Province issued a Level 1 emergency alert for the cold wave at 3 p.m. on the 15th. This is a preemptive response to the forecasted rapid temperature drop starting that night.

Gyeonggi Province announced that it urgently transmitted an official document containing instructions from the Deputy Governor for Administration regarding cold wave preparedness to each city and county.

Through the document, Deputy Governor for Administration Oh Byung-kwon stated, "With temperatures plunging sharply after rainfall, there are concerns about damage to residents starting from the weekend when outdoor activities increase," and urged, "We hope the province and each city and county will activate the emergency system and respond proactively."

At 3 p.m. on the same day, Gyeonggi Province began Level 1 emergency duty at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

Level 1 emergency involves six teams, 12 departments, and 13 personnel working together with cities and counties to manage the situation proactively and prepare for emergencies, including situation management, urgent livelihood support, and emergency restoration of facility damage.

They will also check on vulnerable groups such as elderly people living alone and homeless individuals susceptible to the cold wave, and cooperate with local autonomous disaster prevention groups to inspect the operation status of cold wave shelters.

Additionally, they will promote preventive measures against freezing damage to facilities such as water meters and water pipes, conduct rapid emergency repairs in case of damage, send emergency disaster text messages to outdoor activity participants, and publicize cold wave preparedness guidelines using electronic signboards and village broadcasts.

Deputy Governor Oh Byung-kwon said, "There are concerns about the safety of homeless people on the streets due to the sudden cold wave starting this weekend," and requested, "If you find homeless people in crisis on the streets, please cooperate promptly with Gyeonggi Province, fire stations, and related agencies to provide emergency shelter and urgent care."

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