Hampyeong County in South Jeolla Province is ramping up safety measures as the summer vacation season begins, anticipating an increase in water activity participants.
On July 30, the county announced that it is focusing on promoting basic safety rules, including the mandatory wearing of life jackets and the importance of warm-up exercises, to prevent water-related accidents during the peak summer vacation period.
According to the county, many summer water accidents occur due to a failure to follow safety guidelines or overestimating one's swimming abilities, making adherence to basic preventive measures crucial.
As part of these efforts, the county urges individuals to perform adequate warm-up exercises before swimming and to wear safety equipment such as life jackets. It also emphasizes that individuals should avoid entering deep or restricted areas and that children must always swim with a guardian.
Additionally, the county advises against swimming after consuming alcohol and stresses the need for quick action in case of an accident, including calling for help and notifying emergency services.
To prevent summer accidents, Hampyeong County conducts weekly safety inspections at major swimming locations. The county is actively removing potential hazards and continuously monitoring facility conditions while promoting safety guidelines through banners, electronic displays, the county's website, and social media.
Given the expected surge in water activity participants during the vacation season, the county plans to continue its efforts to raise safety awareness and prevent accidents.
Lee Nam-o, the mayor of Hampyeong County, stated, "Water-related accidents can be effectively prevented by simply following basic safety rules. I hope everyone practices safety measures such as wearing life jackets and swimming with guardians to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer for all."
Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety continues to emphasize adherence to basic safety rules, including wearing life jackets, prohibiting swimming after drinking, and ensuring children are accompanied by guardians, while local governments are strengthening safety inspections and preventive promotions in water activity management areas.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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