Suwon Conducts 'Fine Dust Disaster Response Drill'

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon conducted a 'fine dust disaster response field drill' from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 15th.

The fine dust disaster response field drill, overseen by the Ministry of Environment, aims to have administrative and public institutions familiarize themselves with response procedures for high-concentration fine dust in order to minimize damage to citizens when fine dust occurs. All administrative and public institutions in the city participated in the drill.

The city conducted the drill under the assumption that a 'caution' alert for fine dust emergency reduction measures would be issued.

The operation of government and public vehicles was completely restricted. An alternate vehicle system was implemented for administrative and public institution commute traffic (excluding eco-friendly vehicles). Public work sites (1 facility) operating hours were shortened and government-funded construction projects were restricted. Road cleaning vehicle operations were increased, and guidance and enforcement actions were taken against vehicle idling, exhaust emissions, and illegal incineration.

The city plans to supplement the 'Suwon Fine Dust Disaster Field Response Action Manual' by reflecting the results of the drill.

A city official stated, "Based on the results of this drill, we will supplement our response manual to prepare more thoroughly for fine dust," and urged, "We ask citizens to actively participate in fine dust reduction projects."