Gapyeong County Completes "Golden Time Response Readiness" for Heavy Snowfall

Reviewing Inter-Agency Collaboration System
Conducting Equipment Functionality Training for Heavy Snow Response

On November 12, Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province conducted equipment functionality training for heavy snow response, attended by about 30 officials from collaboration departments, Gapyeong Fire Station, Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, 66th Infantry Division, and the Gapyeong County Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group. The training, held at the Gapyeong Drainage Pump Station reservoir, was organized to strengthen practical on-site response capabilities in the event of a disaster.

Gapyeong County conducted equipment functionality training for heavy snow response on the 12th, with about 30 participants including collaboration departments, Gapyeong Fire Station, Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, 66th Infantry Division, and Gapyeong County Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group. Provided by Gapyeong County

A total of nine pieces of equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, tractors, snowplows, and walk-behind snow removal machines, were deployed for a simulated field exercise that closely resembled an actual heavy snowfall situation.

Participants reviewed snow removal equipment operation procedures and the coordination system between machines, identified problems in real time during field deployment, and discussed improvement measures. In particular, for vulnerable areas such as sidewalks and back roads where vehicle access is difficult, the county plans to strengthen its proactive response system by utilizing six walk-behind snow removal machines provided to the Autonomous Disaster Prevention Group.

Officials who took part in the training said, "Through this exercise, which simulated a real-life situation, we once again recognized the importance of responding to heavy snow. We will address the shortcomings identified during the training and further strengthen the collaborative system among relevant agencies."

A Gapyeong County official stated, "Heavy snowfall during winter is directly related to the safety of our residents. Taking this training as an opportunity, we will establish an organic cooperation system among disaster management agencies and do our utmost to protect the lives and property of residents through prompt snow removal operations."

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