A cold wave hit and the temperature dropped sharply on the evening of November 6. Xicheng District has responded to the harsh weather conditions effectively with adequate preparedness. The district has mobilized a whole-of-society response, including various government departments, companies and residential communities. Sanitation workers have strengthened ice-breaking and snow-removal operations in key areas. Staff members of stores under its jurisdiction have cleared snow and ice on the doorstep. And social workers, residents and volunteers from all over the district have actively taken part in snow and ice shoveling.