Yangju City to Implement Emergency Reduction Measures for High-Concentration Fine Dust

Yangju City announced on the 15th that it will implement emergency reduction measures including the operation of the 2-part system for government vehicles and suspension of construction work at projects commissioned by the city in the event of high-concentration fine dust occurrence.

Emergency reduction measures are issued when the average concentration of fine dust (PM 2.5) exceeds 50㎍/㎥ between midnight and 4 p.m., and a forecast predicting that the average concentration for the following day will be very poor (exceeding 100㎍/㎥) for 3 hours or more is announced.

Upon the issuance of emergency reduction measures, the 2-part vehicle system for administrative and public institutions in the Capital Region cities and provinces including Gyeonggi Province, Seoul, and Incheon, shortened business hours at public business sites, and suspension of construction work at projects commissioned by the government will be simultaneously implemented.

The city plans to activate an emergency contact network for civil servants upon the issuance of emergency reduction measures and conduct self-inspections including compliance with the 2-part vehicle system for the city hall and its affiliated institutions.

Choi Young-in, director of the Environmental Management Division, said "The implementation of emergency reduction measures will reduce fine dust, create a pleasant living environment, and serve as an opportunity to realize 'Moving 365' that touches the hearts of citizens," and urged citizens to participate voluntarily.