The first phase of heavy snow...Crisis Alert 'Caution' Level Up

[Anchor]
As the heavy snow warning took effect in the metropolitan area and Gangwon area, the government operated the first stage of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and raised the level of the heavy snow crisis warning from 'attention' to 'caution'.

Each local government also issued emergency work orders and worked with related agencies to respond to all-out snow removal.

Let me find out more about it. Reporter Cha Jung Yoon!

When did the first phase of the company's transcript start operating?

[Reporter]
The Ministry of Public Administration and Security launched the first phase of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at 3 a.m. this morning and raised the warning level of the heavy snow crisis from 'attention' to 'caution'.

The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters asked each local government to focus on preventing damage such as traffic congestion on commuting roads, multiple crashes on icy roads, and pedestrian safety accidents to prevent heavy snow and low wind temperatures.

In addition, after snow removal on major roads, follow-up snow removal such as side roads, alleys, and sidewalks was carried out, and snow removal was requested to be placed around the bus stop so that local residents could make good use of the snow removal.

With a lot of snow across the country, sea routes and major national parks across the country were also controlled.

As of 6 a.m. today, 96 ships were closed from Mokpo, South Jeolla Province to Hongdo Island, and from Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province to Ulleungdo Island.

185 locations in seven national parks, including Bukhansan Mountain, Taebaeksan Mountain, Seoraksan Mountain, and Deogyusan Mountain, are prohibited.

[Anchor]
Snow warnings have been issued throughout Seoul.

How is the city currently responding?

[Reporter]
Since 2 a.m. today, four roads have been closed: Inwangsan-ro, Bukaksan-ro, Samcheong-dong-gil, and Waryong Park-gil in Seoul.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said it plans to decide when to release the snow after looking at the current trend of snow removal work.

Earlier, the city operated the first phase of snow removal emergency work from 6 p.m. yesterday (26th).

Due to heavy snow overnight, the snow removal emergency work was raised to the second stage from 7 a.m. and all-out response to snow removal was carried out with autonomous districts and related organizations.The city of

is currently dispensing 9,600 personnel and 1,400 equipment to spray snow removal and push snow off the road.

Gyeonggi-do Province, which had heavy snow, has also been operating the first emergency stage of the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters since 11 p.m. last night and is making all-out efforts to remove snow.

Gyeonggi Province said it was watching the current situation on its way to work, saying there were temporary road controls or traffic jams, including the collapse of street trees due to heavy snow as of 7 a.m. today, but fortunately, there was no significant damage.

Gyeonggi-do Province is mobilizing 2,128 equipment and 3,184 personnel to remove snow.

Since there is still snow on the road, it is recommended to use public transportation on your way to and from work and to secure a sufficient safe distance when driving.

I'm Cha Jungyoon of YTN from Seoul City Hall.