Hongcheon County Completes Winter Snow Removal Preparations... New Branch Established and Full-Scale Operations Across 587km

Hongcheon County Completes Snow Removal Equipment Inspections
24-Hour Emergency Response System to Begin on the 15th
Dispatch Time Reduced to Within 30 Minutes
Enhanced Snow Removal in Residential Areas

Hongcheon County in Gangwon Province announced on November 12 that it has completed all preparations and equipment inspections for snow removal work in anticipation of the 2025-2026 winter season, and will fully activate the snow removal task force starting from the 15th.

Hongcheon County has completed all preparations and equipment inspections for snow removal work in anticipation of the winter season of 2025-2026, and will officially activate the snow removal task force starting from the 15th. Photo by Hongcheon County

Prior to this, on November 10, Hongcheon County Governor Shin Youngjae visited the snow removal storage facility in Taehak-ri, Hongcheon-eup, where he personally inspected the operational status of snow removal vehicles and brine storage and supply systems, emphasizing the need for thorough preemptive measures to ensure safety.

During this winter season, Hongcheon County plans to carry out snow removal operations across a total of 587 kilometers, including 14 county road routes, 202 rural road routes, and urban planning roads.

In particular, to strengthen snow removal in residential areas such as alleyways and local streets, the county has established a community-based snow removal system by operating "village snow removal teams" at the township and town level, enabling close cooperation with local residents.

The snow removal response period will run from November 15, 2025, to March 14, 2026, with extended operations in Seoseok-myeon, Naechon-myeon, and Naemyeon regions until March 31.

The county will maintain a phased emergency work schedule and a 24-hour response system during snowfall, ensuring immediate action in response to changing weather conditions.

For snow removal, a total of 30 vehicles and 38 personnel will be deployed, including 18 vehicles at the main office in Taehak-ri, Hongcheon-eup, 7 at the Seoseok branch, and 5 at the Seomyeon branch. In addition, more than 500 pieces of equipment, such as tractor-mounted snow removal machines and 1-ton snow removal vehicles, have already been distributed to each township and town.

This year, the newly established "Seomyeon Branch," dedicated to the Seomyeon, Bukbang-myeon, and Nam-myeon areas, has strengthened the rapid response system by reducing the dispatch time from over two hours to within 30 minutes.

Additionally, the county has enhanced proactive response capabilities for areas vulnerable to icing by operating one road heating system in Yuljeon-ri, Naemyeon, and 10 automatic brine spraying systems (de-icing systems) in locations such as Wonso-ri, Bukbang-myeon.

A Hongcheon County official stated, "Hongcheon County will prioritize the safety of residents and make every effort in snow removal operations," urging, "When residents voluntarily participate in clearing snow in front of their homes and businesses, we can create a safe and warm winter without accidents."

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