Warm Winter, Safe Jungnang!...Jungnang-gu Implements 2024 Comprehensive Winter Measures

Implementation of 28 Key Measures in 4 Areas: Cold Wave, Snow Removal, Safety, and Daily Life for 4 Months Until March 15 Next Year
More Thorough Cold Wave Preparedness Including Additional Road Heating Cables, Severe Cold Zones, and Cold Wave Shelters

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will activate the ‘2024 Winter Comprehensive Measures’ for four months from the 15th of this month to March 15th next year to ensure that all residents of Jungnang-gu can spend a safe and warm winter.

The district has selected 28 tasks across four major areas?cold wave, snow removal, safety, and daily life?to prepare for winter safety accidents and strengthen support for socially vulnerable groups susceptible to cold waves, taking the lead in protecting residents.

First, the district will organize and operate a dedicated cold wave response team according to the cold wave crisis level. Under normal conditions, the ‘Cold Wave Situation Management T/F Team’ operates; when a special weather report is issued, the ‘Cold Wave Comprehensive Support Situation Room’ is formed; and in case of a crisis, the ‘Cold Wave Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters’ is established to protect residents from cold wave dangers.

For the convenience of public transportation users, the number of cold shelters at bus stops will be expanded to 34 locations, smart shelters to 6 locations, and heated chairs to 175 locations. The 67 cold wave shelters operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and extend operation until 9 p.m. during cold wave warnings to reduce residents’ inconvenience. The number of cold shelters and cold wave shelters has increased by 11 and 28 respectively compared to last year, providing a warmer winter.

Support measures for vulnerable groups during cold waves have also been prepared. The safety of elderly living alone will be checked, and meals will be provided to 1,561 low-income elderly at risk of malnutrition. Additionally, support includes ▲150,000 KRW heating cost assistance per vulnerable household ▲energy vouchers for vulnerable groups ▲heating cost support for 221 welfare facilities ▲discovery of at-risk households and regular support through the ‘Jungnang Together Hope Partnership’ to help vulnerable groups endure the winter.

Moreover, on the 15th, the district established the ‘Snow Removal Countermeasures Headquarters’ at the CCTV Integrated Control Center and began full-scale operations. This snow removal plan mobilizes 4,286 personnel, secures 207 snow removal vehicles, and 1,400 tons of snow removal materials such as calcium chloride.

In particular, this year’s snow removal measures have been strengthened compared to last year, including ▲additional installation of road heating cables (from 22 locations 1,950m to 30 locations 2,950m) ▲installation of 20 snow removal tool storage boxes ▲pilot implementation of anti-icing pavement to prevent slip accidents, enhancing residents’ sense of safety.

In addition, snow removal material storage boxes and fixed brine spraying devices will be operated mainly in vulnerable sections such as major roads and mountain passes. To ensure quick and efficient snow removal, the district plans to promote a ‘Clear Snow in Front of Your Home and Store’ campaign and a ‘Resident Snow Removal Volunteer Group’ activity as part of a public-private joint snow removal strategy.

Furthermore, inspections of facilities such as traditional markets, gas facilities, and parks will be conducted to prevent various safety accidents, and measures to manage winter food poisoning and protect residents’ health will be carefully implemented. Efforts will also be made to stabilize prices through price trend surveys and inspections.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “As an unprecedented cold wave is expected this winter, we will thoroughly implement the winter comprehensive measures prioritizing the health and safety of Jungnang-gu residents,” and added, “We ask all residents to carefully follow the cold wave preparedness guidelines.”

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