Yeongju City Holds Snow Removal Launch Ceremony and On-Site Drill to Prepare for Winter Snowfall

Inspection of Snow Removal Equipment and Routes
Strengthening Rapid Response Systems

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province conducted a snow removal operation launch ceremony along with a practical response drill to strengthen its capabilities for dealing with snowfall during the winter of 2025.

Yeongju City is holding a winter snow removal operation launch ceremony. Photo by Yeongju City

This drill was organized to check whether the road snow removal plans and response procedures applied during snowfall function smoothly in real situations, and to secure the ability to respond quickly on site.

The drill, held on November 20, involved 24 participants, including construction department staff, road maintenance workers, and contracted drivers. The program focused on practical training such as reviewing the snow removal manual, confirming snow removal sections, conducting trial runs, and providing pre-operation safety education. The city intensified the training to ensure that all participants thoroughly understand the necessary procedures before actual snow removal operations.

During the on-site inspection, the city checked the operational status of snow removal vehicles, the stockpile of deicing materials, and the functionality of equipment. Through trial runs on each route, habitual icy sections and areas prone to public complaints were identified in advance. Based on this data, the city plans to systematize the prioritization of tasks and equipment deployment strategies.

Through this drill, Yeongju City aims to strengthen its snow removal response system and situation management to a practical level, and to improve the efficiency of equipment and personnel operations, thereby minimizing citizen inconvenience and safety accidents during snowfall.

Hwang Kyuwon, Director of the Construction Department, stated, "Snow removal is an essential administrative task that prioritizes citizen safety above all else. We will maintain a thorough state of readiness through regular on-site drills and training."

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