Cooperative System Established for Immediate Traffic Information in Chemical Accidents

National Police Agency, Chemical Safety Agency, and Korea Road Traffic Authority Sign Agreement

The police have established a cooperative system to provide rapid traffic information in the event of a chemical accident.

On March 16, the National Police Agency announced that it will sign a memorandum of understanding on March 17 with the Chemical Safety Agency under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, as well as the Korea Road Traffic Authority, to provide rapid traffic safety information in the event of a chemical accident. The purpose is to support the swift evacuation of residents and to prevent secondary damage when an accident occurs.

The National Police Agency is signing a memorandum of understanding with the Chemical Safety Agency under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and the Korea Road Traffic Authority to provide rapid traffic safety information in the event of chemical accidents. Gemini generated image

Based on this cooperative system, in the event of a large-scale chemical accident, the police will provide information on the accident status and detour guidance, along with other safety information, through the National Police Agency Urban Traffic Information Center. If information related to a chemical accident is not shared quickly, there are concerns that traffic congestion could delay evacuation or lead to additional damage.

Going forward, the National Police Agency plans to cooperate with private navigation companies and other related agencies to provide accident notifications and detour route guidance in the event of a chemical accident. The Chemical Safety Agency will be responsible for providing safety information such as chemical accident details and control status. The Korea Road Traffic Authority will work to ensure that relevant safety information can be provided quickly, including displaying this information through the Urban Traffic Information Center platform.

Kim Hoseung, Director of the Traffic and Public Safety Bureau at the National Police Agency, stated, "The most important thing in minimizing the damage from large-scale chemical accidents is to deliver accurate information rapidly," adding, "We will further strengthen practical cooperative systems."

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