Meteorological Disasters
Safety Tips for Heavy Snow
For drivers
-
Refrain from driving your own vehicle and use public transportation (subway, bus, etc.).
-
Keep safety equipment for snow damage (chains, sandbag, shovel, etc.) in your car.
-
Reduce your speed on bends, hills, overpasses, bridges, and icy roads.
-
Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and refrain from using your brakes on icy surfaces.
For pedestrians
-
Stay at home if possible.
-
When going out, wear sneakers or hiking boots with a wide sole to prevent slipping.
-
When walking on slippery snow-covered roads and paths, wear insulated gloves and do not put your hands in your pockets.
At home
-
Be a decent resident and clear away snow from the path or road in front of your home or store.
-
Sprinkle calcium chloride or sand on snow-covered roads near your home to prevent slipping.
-
Children and elderly should refrain from going out.
-
In the event of snowdrifts, clear away snow from cars, gates, roofs, and rooftops.
In rural areas
-
Regarding crop cultivation facilities in risk of collapse (such as vinyl greenhouses), prevent damage by performing a pre-inspection or reinforcing any supporting structures.
-
Regarding empty vinyl greenhouses not currently in use in, protect the greenhouse by removing the vinyl.
