A Step Ahead in Action Shines... Yeongdeungpo-gu Responds Swiftly to Heavy Snow with Mechanical Snow Removal

Heavy Snow Forecast for 8-9th: Minimizing Resident Inconvenience through Proactive Response and Rapid Snow Removal
Preventing Road Freezing and Accidents with Snow Removal Brushes Instead of Manual Labor
Snow Removal Box Inspection, Pre-application of Deicing Agents, and Activation of Brine Spraying Devices Ensure Worry-Free Snow Clearing

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) has entered an emergency response system following the Korea Meteorological Administration's preliminary heavy snow warning, and is carrying out rapid and efficient snow removal operations.

Recently, a sudden cold wave with temperatures dropping to minus 10 degrees Celsius has hit Seoul, bringing continuous heavy snowfall. There are concerns about safety accidents and commuting chaos as roads may freeze overnight.

Accordingly, the district initiated the snow removal emergency response system from the afternoon of the 8th. From 11 p.m. that day, the district proactively issued Level 1 snow removal emergency duty, and from the morning of the 9th, when heavy snowfall was expected, it raised the emergency duty to Level 2. The entire district, including the district office and community service centers, is committed to full-scale snow removal efforts.

First, on the afternoon of the 8th, the district inspected snow removal materials such as sand and calcium chloride stored in snow removal boxes and replenished any shortages. This was to ensure a swift response to the sudden heavy snowfall.

Then, on the morning of the 9th, as snow concentrated, the district spread snow removal agents in alleys, steep slopes, habitual freezing areas, near subway stations, and residential areas. Brine spraying devices were operated on alleys and slopes. Given the expected heavy snowfall in subzero temperatures, residents were also asked to participate in clearing snow in front of their homes and stores.

In particular, the district introduced new snow removal equipment called the snow removal brush to carry out snow clearing operations. Instead of manual snow removal by staff using brooms, they used automatic snow removal machines. The snow removal brush, equipped with a large brush in front of an electric motor, quickly cleared snow accumulated on sidewalks. As a result, road icing was prevented despite the freezing weather.

District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon stated, “Thanks to the field-centered snow removal measures established last year and the introduction of new snow removal machines, we were able to respond ahead of time to the sudden heavy snowfall. We will continue to prevent winter safety accidents through thorough and prompt snow removal responses and closely monitor the safety of vulnerable groups.”

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