Heavy Snow Warning in Chungcheong and Jeolla Regions... Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Activated at Level 1

On the 22nd, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that, with heavy snow warnings issued mainly for the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, it activated Level 1 of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at 8:30 a.m. and raised the heavy snow crisis alert level from 'Interest' to 'Caution.'

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, from the 22nd to the 23rd, snowfall is expected to be 1?3 cm in the Seoul metropolitan area, 1 cm in Gangwon Province, 2?7 cm in the Chungcheong region, 5?15 cm in the Jeolla region, and 10?20 cm in Jeju. In particular, the western part of Jeonbuk and the western coastal area of Jeonnam are expected to receive more than 20 cm, and the mountainous areas of Jeju more than 30 cm of snow.

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Accordingly, the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min) urged the rapid deployment of available resources for snow removal operations to prevent safety accidents caused by heavy snow.

In addition to snow removal on major roads, thorough follow-up snow clearing on side streets and pedestrian paths should be carried out, and snow removal boxes should be provided at bus stops, shaded areas, and stairways for easy access by anyone, with snow removal agents replenished regularly.

The head of the headquarters stated, "We ask the public to continuously check weather warnings and traffic conditions, reduce vehicle speed, prepare winter supplies, and follow safety guidelines to prepare for heavy snow." He added, "As the cold wave is expected to continue for some time, related agencies should strengthen safety management for vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone and residents of small room dwellings, and ensure there are no disruptions in the opening and operation of cold wave shelters."

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