Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee conducted an on-site inspection of the heavy snowfall disaster response system on November 2, emphasizing that citizen safety is the top priority.
The focus is on strengthening proactive disaster response systems to protect citizens' lives and property.
On October 30, in preparation for potential disasters such as traffic accidents, facility collapses, and power outages caused by heavy snowfall, Mayor Han oversaw the "2026 Disaster Response Safety Training," which concentrated on assessing on-site disaster response capabilities and inter-agency cooperation.
This training was designed to align with Mayor Han's commitment to prioritizing citizen safety and establishing an effective disaster response system.
Notably, the training scenario incorporated lessons learned from the record snowfall in November 2024, which resulted in fallen trees, power outages, and the collapse of greenhouses, enhancing its effectiveness.
The training took place at the city hall's disaster safety situation room and the Eden Prayer Center in Sokdal-dong.
It simulated a complex disaster scenario involving continuous heavy snowfall and rapid temperature drops, leading to icy conditions on major roads such as National Route 47, vehicle entrapments, multi-vehicle collisions, facility collapses, and power outages.
Thirteen relevant agencies, including the Gunpo Fire Department, Gunpo Police Station, and Korea Electric Power Corporation, participated in the drill, which covered the entire process from deploying snow removal equipment to rescuing trapped individuals, providing emergency care and transport for the injured, restoring power, and assisting evacuees.
Importantly, the training integrated real-time discussions from the city hall's disaster safety headquarters with on-site training at the integrated support headquarters, confirming rapid decision-making and personnel and equipment support systems in response to disaster situations.
Additionally, the training utilized the disaster safety communication network (PS-LTE) to quickly report on-site conditions to command centers and share response statuses among agencies, ensuring effective coordination during disasters.
Mayor Han stated, "This training, planned based on actual snowfall damage experiences, allowed us to verify our on-site response capabilities and inter-agency collaboration in complex disaster situations." He added, "We will continue to prioritize practical training and thorough preparedness to protect the lives and property of our citizens."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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