Mokpo Coast Guard Issues 'Attention' Alert for Typhoon Approach Risk Forecast System

Strengthening Coastal Safety Accident Prevention Activities for 138 Days from the 15th to October 31

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced on the 15th that it will issue a "Watch" alert, the coastal safety accident risk forecast system, from the 15th to October 31st to prevent coastal accidents amid concerns of typhoon approach.

The coastal safety accident risk forecast system is a system that notifies the public in advance of the risk by dividing it into stages of 'Watch', 'Advisory', and 'Warning' when there is a concern that safety accidents such as weather deterioration and natural disasters may repeatedly occur during specific periods, thereby preventing safety accidents.

In the past three years, a total of 143 coastal safety accidents occurred in the jurisdiction, of which 82 cases (about 57%) occurred during the typhoon approach period.

Accordingly, the maritime police plan to carry out publicity and safety guidance activities using outdoor electronic display boards and multipurpose broadcasting equipment at branch offices during the risk forecast period, and strengthen patrol activities in ports and dangerous areas to make every effort to prevent marine accidents.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “We will analyze accident cases caused by typhoons and establish a cooperative system with related organizations such as local governments, while making every effort to maintain an immediate response posture according to emergency situations during weather deterioration.”

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