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 During heavy snowfall (advisory/warning) |
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 | Avoid use of a private car and use of public modes of transportation (subway, bus etc.). |
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| Use the national roads instead of expressways. |
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| Carry safety equipment (chain, sandbag, shovel etc.) against snow damage. |
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| Drive slowly when on a curved road, an ascending path, an overpass, a bridge, a frozen section, etc. |
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| Always tune in to the radio, TV etc. for the latest traffic reports. |
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| Abstain from parking on an arterial road because it causes problems during snow removal. |
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| When passing a steel deck plate in the subway construction section, drive slowly since the floor is slippery. |
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| Secure a safety distance between cars to control brake use. |
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| Use engine brake. |
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| Reduce speed in front of crossroads or a pedestrian crossing since braking distance becomes longer on a snowy road. |
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| Abstain from going out, if possible. |
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| When going out, wear running shoes or mountain-climbing boots with wide soles to prevent accidental sliding. |
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| When walking on a slippery snow-covered road, do not put your hands in your pockets. Wear gloves instead. |
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| Refrain from using a cellular phone while walking. |
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| Criteria for issue of advisory and warning for heavy snow |
Advisory for heavy snow: When a snowfall within 24 hours is expected to reach more than 5㎝
Warning for heavy snow : When a snowfall within 24 hours is expected to reach more than 20㎝; for mountainous areas, it is expected to reach more than 30㎝
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| When traversing a road crossing (crosswalk), check if vehicles stop before entering the road. |
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| When going up and down the stairs, hold the railing. |
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| Walking at night is very dangerous. Return to the safety of your home as soon as possible. |
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| Do not prevent other vehicles from passing by getting out of the road and getting on a car. |
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| Exercise the sound spirit of residents - 'I put snow on the road in front of my house or my shop away!' |
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| Spray calcium chloride or sand etc. on an icy road around the house to prevent accidents. |
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| Old and weak persons as well as children should not go out. |
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| During snowdrifts, remove snow on the vehicle, the door, the roof, and the houseroof. |
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| For old houses, conduct safety inspection to prevent collapse. |
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| For isolated areas, ensure that the emergency contact system is in place. |
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| At the work site |
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| Go to the office and return home earlier than usual. |
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| When commuting, refrain from using a private car and use public transportation (subway, bus etc.). |
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| Exercise the sound spirit of a master - 'I put snow around the work site away!' |
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| Spray calcium chloride or sand etc. on an icy road around the work site to prevent accidents. |
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| Crop-growing facilities such as vinyl houses, which may collapse, must be checked in advance and reinforced to prevent damage.
※ When snow piles up by about 20cm, electric wires could be cut and pine branches may break and fall.
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| Remove shades installed in a house to minimize damage. |
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| Be careful when tearing vinyl off. |
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| In a vacant vinyl house where crops are not cultivated, remove the vinyl to protect the house. |
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| For isolated areas, ensure that the emergency contact system is in place. |
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| Tune in to the radio, TV, etc. for the latest weather reports. |
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| In coastal areas |
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| Measures should be taken for moving to shelters, controlling entry into or departure from port of ships, and anchoring such ships. |
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| Keep fish pens and other marine propagation facilities warm to prevent fishes from freezing to death. |
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| Residents, fishers, holiday-makers should not attempt to go near the coast. |
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| Refrain from driving on coastal roads. Make sure that you have all the necessary safety equipment if forced to drive in the snow. |
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| Tune in to the radio, TV, etc. for the latest weather reports. |
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 When a vehicle is isolated by heavy snow |
| Check weather reports before traveling and make sure you have information on roundabout ways toward your destination in advance. Prepare equipment, fuel, food and beverage, etc. for the winter. |
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| Stay inside the vehicle if possible and tune in to the radio for the latest traffic and weather reports. |
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| When you need to get out of the vehicle, take shelter but the key must be in the ignition with your contact information. |
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| If there is a house or a resting place within the area, give way to emergency patients, old persons, and children to take shelter. |
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| Throw on a blanket or thick clothes etc. to control the body temperature, and slightly move the body. |
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| When the vehicle heater is operated, open the windows slightly for ventilation. |
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| Remove snow around the vehicle to prevent the exhaust pipe (muffler) from clogging. This way the vehicle will still start easily. |
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| Persons inside the car should not sleep at the same time. Sleep on shifts to observe the surroundings all the time. |
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| Do not park or stop on the shoulder of a road intended for snow-removers or an ambulance. |
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| In case of vehicle failure, contact the road management agency, the police station, the fire station, etc. immediately. |
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| Let families or relatives know the situation, and all persons concerned should positively cooperate with the proper authorities. |
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| Abstain from unnecessarily using your mobile phone during an emergency. |
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Information : Administrative Management Division / Hyun-jin Choi / 02-2100-5128