Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee emphasized on October 20 that "preparation and quick response are crucial for heavy snowfall, so snow removal facilities and equipment must be thoroughly inspected, and necessary measures should be taken before the snowfall."
On that day, Mayor Han conducted a joint on-site inspection of major snow removal facilities in the city with officials from disaster response departments, including the Safety Management Division and the Construction Division.
The mayor initiated the pre-inspection of snow removal facilities to prevent safety accidents caused by winter snowfall and road icing.
During the visit, he assessed the availability of snow removal equipment and materials, as well as the response systems of various departments, urging proactive measures for citizen safety.
This inspection aimed to minimize traffic accidents and citizen inconveniences caused by snowfall and road icing, ensuring that snow removal operations can be conducted swiftly and without disruption when it actually snows.
The main inspection targets included snow removal storage facilities and brine spraying systems. The city focused on checking the stock and storage conditions of eco-friendly snow removal materials, the operational status of brine spraying systems, and the availability of brine, as well as the snow removal response systems of various departments during snowfall.
In particular, the inspection concentrated on confirming whether snow removal facilities and equipment can be activated immediately in actual snowfall situations, ensuring that any operational deficiencies are addressed before the snowfall to prevent gaps in on-site responses.
Citizen safety begins not only with responses after disasters occur but also with the proactive assessment and preparation for potential risks.
This inspection also focused on preventive administration aimed at reducing road traffic inconveniences and safety accidents due to snowfall.
Mayor Han urged, "Disaster response departments must work closely together to establish a solid snow removal response system and ensure thorough preparations so that citizens can safely endure the winter."
Additionally, Mayor Han plans to strengthen ongoing management and inspections of snow removal facilities and equipment, maintaining a response system based on weather conditions to prepare for winter disasters.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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