Introduced red-and-white "tsunami flag" Alert to the hearing impaired 5:42 on June 29, Japan Meteorological Agency
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At the beach, the Meteorological Agency decided to use a red and white checkered flag as a way to inform the hearing impaired that the tsunami warning was announced. The name is "Tsunami Flag", and I want them to go up to the ground and evacuate to a high place as soon as they see the flag.
The newly introduced "tsunami flag" is a red and white checkered flag with the same design as the "U flag" that is used internationally to notify people of an emergency evacuation from danger at sea.
At the beach, the method of notifying people with hearing impairment that the tsunami warning was announced has not been unified so far, and the Meteorological Agency has conducted examinations using multiple flags, The "tsunami flag" has been defined as a means of communication.
In addition to waving the flag as a life saver or a guard, the evacuation of the transmitting party should not be delayed, and the transmission should be carried out within the range where safety can be ensured.
The Meteorological Agency said, "Since the siren and voice may be difficult to hear due to waves and wind, it is effective to convey it visually. When you see the tsunami flag, immediately rise from the sea and evacuate to a higher place." I am.