Strong Winds Expected: "Caution" Level Coastal Safety Risk Alert Issued for 8 Cities and Counties in Jeonnam

Mokpo Coast Guard to Issue Coastal Safety "Caution" Alert from November 17 to 19
Targeting Mokpo, Shinan, Muan, Yeonggwang, Hampyeong, Haenam, Jindo, and Yeongam
Enhanced Sea and Land Patrols Planned for Coastal Low-Lying Areas

Mokpo Coast Guard is inspecting the mooring status of fishing vessels in preparation for adverse weather conditions. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

The Mokpo Coast Guard announced that, in order to prevent maritime accidents caused by adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, it will issue a "Caution" level alert of the Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System in eight cities and counties within its jurisdiction from November 17 to November 19.

The Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System is a policy established under the "Coastal Accident Safety Management Regulations" to inform the public of potential risks and prevent accidents at dangerous locations or zones along the coast, such as piers, during specific periods when adverse weather or natural disasters are expected to increase the risk of safety incidents.

The system consists of three levels: "Attention," "Caution," and "Warning." The "Caution" level is issued when there is a high risk of safety accidents or when the spread of damage is a concern.

This "Caution" alert will cover eight areas: Mokpo City, as well as the counties of Shinan, Muan, Yeonggwang, Hampyeong, Haenam, Jindo, and Yeongam.

During the alert period, the Coast Guard will strengthen sea and land patrols, focusing on coastal low-lying danger zones such as coastal waters, ports, harbors, and rocky shores. In addition, the Coast Guard plans to make every effort to prevent coastal safety accidents through public awareness and safety guidance activities, utilizing local government resources, police station electronic displays, and public announcements.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official stated, "During this period, please check weather information frequently, and refrain from maritime activities if adverse weather is expected."