Strong Winds Raise Coastal Accident Concerns... Mokpo Coast Guard Issues "Advisory" for 8 Cities and Counties

Issued across the southwestern coast, including Mokpo and Sinan, from the 21st

Patrols intensified in hazardous areas, including rocky shores and ports and fishing harbors

As the risk of coastal safety accidents has increased due to deteriorating weather conditions, including strong winds, an "Advisory" has been issued under the Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System for eight cities and counties along the southwestern coast, including Mokpo.

The Mokpo Coast Guard said it would apply the Advisory level of the Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System in its jurisdiction, covering eight cities and counties—Mokpo, Sinan, Muan, Haenam, Jindo, Yeongam, Yeonggwang, and Hampyeong—from the 21st until weather alerts are lifted.

Exterior of the Mokpo Coast Guard Office Building

The measure aims to prevent coastal safety accidents caused by deteriorating weather conditions. The Coast Guard will step up safety management, focusing on areas with a high risk of accidents.

In particular, it plans to increase maritime and land patrols in hazardous areas, including rocky shores, ports and fishing harbors, and low-lying coastal areas, and focus on accident prevention activities.

The Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System alerts the public in advance when the likelihood of accidents rises due to deteriorating weather conditions or natural disasters. It operates at three levels according to the degree of risk: Attention, Advisory, and Warning. An Advisory is issued when the likelihood of an accident is high or there is concern that damage could spread.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official emphasized, "People should stay out of hazardous areas to prepare for accidents caused by strong winds," adding, "Check weather information frequently and never engage in dangerous activities."

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