"Start with the Snow in Front of Your Home..." Yangcheon District Expands Resident Participation in Snow Removal Measures

Up to 5% Incentive for the Support Project for Apartment Complexes

On December 8, Yangcheon District in Seoul (District Mayor Lee Gijae) announced that it is implementing a variety of snow removal measures in cooperation with residents to minimize snow removal gaps and secure safe passageways in the event of sudden heavy snowfall.

Yangcheon District is promoting the "Shovel Snow in Front of My House and Store" campaign. Shoveling snow in front of my store. Provided by Yangcheon District.

To minimize inconvenience to residents caused by heavy snow, the district has established a "Snow Removal Countermeasures Headquarters," operates a 24-hour emergency work system, and is taking swift action. To ensure quick and efficient snow removal in vulnerable areas such as back roads and alleyways, Yangcheon District has expanded community-based participatory policies.

To spread a culture of resident participation in snow removal, the district is promoting several initiatives: providing incentives for the "Support Project for Apartment Complexes Participating in Snow Removal," holding a "Snow Removal Certification Photo" event, operating the "Our Neighborhood Snow Removal Volunteer Group," and running the "Shovel Snow in Front of My House and Store" campaign.

In particular, for the first time this year, the incentive for the "Support Project for Apartment Complexes Participating in Snow Removal" will grant up to a 5% additional benefit when selecting apartment complexes for the support project, based on their snow removal performance during the snow removal period. This applies to apartment complexes with 20 or more households that clear snow from sidewalks and back roads around their complexes.

The "Support Project for Apartment Complexes" is a program that provides up to 90% of the costs needed for housing management and safety improvements to create a safe and pleasant residential environment. With the snow removal incentive, support can increase to up to 95%. Apartment complexes wishing to participate can submit photos of their snow removal activities to their local community service center or the road department.

The "Snow Removal Certification Photo" event is open to all residents, and those selected for outstanding submissions will receive a cultural gift certificate worth 50,000 won. Photos of snow being cleared from alleyways, back roads, sidewalks, or in front of homes and stores can be submitted via the Yangcheon District Office website, local community service center, or the road department.

The "Our Neighborhood Snow Removal Volunteer Group" can be joined through the 1365 Volunteer Portal. Volunteers who receive a snow removal request via text message and participate in clearing public areas will be recognized for up to two hours of volunteer service. The program will be operated until March 15 next year. In addition, the district is running the "Shovel Snow in Front of My House and Store" campaign to foster a proactive, resident-led snow removal culture.

Lee Gijae, Mayor of Yangcheon District, stated, "When sudden snowfall occurs, the most important thing to ensure residents' safety is prompt snow removal, but there are limits to what administrative agencies can do alone. I hope that residents will actively participate in clearing snow so that our families and neighbors can have a safe and warm winter."

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