Jeonbuk Fire Department Issues Special Warnings for Heavy Snow, Cold Wave, and Strong Winds from 7th to 10th

Strengthening Situation Room Report Reception System... 24-Hour Response

The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Fire Department held a situation assessment meeting on the 6th and entered a 24-hour emergency response system, as heavy snow, cold waves, and strong wind advisories are expected in the province from the 7th to the 10th.

Depending on the weather conditions, the Jeonbuk Fire Department is strengthening monitoring activities in vulnerable areas, inspecting and supplementing winter equipment to ensure rapid dispatch, and has reinforced the step-by-step emergency mobilization of firefighting forces and the emergency call reception system.

Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters held a situation assessment meeting on the 6th and has entered a 24-hour response system from the 7th to the 10th due to expected heavy snow, cold wave, and strong wind warnings in the province. Provided by Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters

To prepare for a surge in 119 emergency calls, the number of reception desks will be increased from the usual 15 to a maximum of 78, and additional personnel will be assigned. In addition, the cooperation system between fire stations and related agencies has been strengthened to ensure the best possible response.

As roads froze, traffic accidents occurred in several places. At around 3:24 a.m. on the 6th, a traffic accident involving 13 vehicles sliding on icy roads occurred on the southbound Suncheon-Wanju Expressway, resulting in three casualties. At 7:55 a.m. on the same day in Seosu-myeon, Gunsan, a collision between two commuter buses resulted in 23 people sustaining minor injuries.

In particular, since a strong cold wave is expected to continue along with heavy snow, those at risk of isolation or in facilities at risk of collapse should evacuate to a safe place. Snow should be cleared from greenhouses or building roofs before it accumulates, or supports should be reinforced.

The Jeonbuk Fire Department is preparing in advance to immediately supply medicines, emergency food, and heating supplies using fire helicopters or fire drones in case of isolated areas.

Lee Osuk, Chief of the Jeonbuk Fire Department, said, "With heavy snow forecast and subzero temperatures expected to continue for the time being, we urge everyone to drive safely on snowy roads and walk carefully on icy surfaces. We also ask residents to participate in preventing heavy snow damage by driving slowly and clearing snow in front of their homes."

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