Suwon Conducts Joint Snow Response Training with Related Agencies and Civil Organizations

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] On the 18th, Suwon Special City conducted joint snow response training with the four district offices, related agencies, and civil organizations at the Yeongdeungpo District Office's forward operating base for snow removal in preparation for winter heavy snow, and inspected snow response and cooperation systems.

The joint training was attended by Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon and the heads of four district offices, officials from Jangan, Gwonseon, Paldal, and Yeongdeungpo Police Stations, Suwon (South) Fire Station, and snow removal support teams from each dong (neighborhood committee members and community leaders).

The training was conducted through △demonstration of on-site response procedures including snow removal equipment installation and snow removal agent loading △rapid situation reporting in case of sudden heavy snowfall and mobilization of snow removal response systems △demonstration of snow removal equipment and materials deployment and operation centered on forward operating bases.

Centered on forward operating bases serving as hubs for snow removal operations when heavy snow occurs, snow removal equipment and materials were deployed and operated, demonstrating key initial response procedures. Training on rapidly disseminating situations and mobilizing emergency snow removal response systems was also conducted in parallel.

According to the "Suwon City Snow Removal Manual" containing detailed snow removal response guidelines, proactive measures are taken by pre-spraying de-icing agents when icing is expected due to falling road surface temperatures. When snowfall is less than 10 centimeters, de-icing agents are sprayed and facilities such as salt water spray devices are operated.

When snowfall exceeds 10 centimeters, additional equipment is operated to rapidly clear accumulated snow from roads, which is then transported to temporary storage sites after snowfall ends. Plans are in place to intensively restore snow vulnerability areas in cooperation with various organizations and merchants.

Meanwhile, the city, which has established the "2025 Winter Road Snow Removal Comprehensive Plan," will implement the measures until March 15, 2026. Key implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan are △advance inspection and maintenance of snow removal equipment, securing de-icing agents △systematizing vehicle traffic and response training △establishing emergency duty and reporting systems △expanding cooperation and resident participation △operating priority management and evaluation systems. The city has currently secured 14,604 tons of de-icing agents, equivalent to 180% of the average usage over the past five years.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "I will secure the golden time for snow removal work through organic cooperation with related agencies and citizens," and requested, "When it snows, we hope citizens will actively participate in 'sweeping snow in front of my home and my store.'"