They issue a warning of prevention and vigilance due to the passage of Tropical Wave #23 over Panamanian territory

The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a prevention notice until Wednesday, August 3, due to the increase in waves in the Caribbean from Panama.

According to the Department of Hydrometeorology of Etesa, precautionary conditions are foreseen for bathers and artisanal boats.

This warning notice coincides with the warning of tropical wave #23 over the country.

Maritime areas under notice:

• Eastern Caribbean: Guna Yala region and Costa Arriba de Colón.
• Central Caribbean: Costa Abajo de Colón and north of Veraguas.
• Western Caribbean: Bocas del Toro and Ngäbe Buglé Comarca.

Sinaproc asks to abide by prevention measures:

• Bathers and captains of light boats must take the usual security measures.
• Avoid carrying out activities in coastal areas.
• If you are going to sail in light craft, make sure you have personal flotation devices and communication radio in good condition.
• If you live near coastal areas, be aware of waves that can be life-threatening and cause flooding.

Sinaproc urged the population to stay informed through official sources of any event that may be registered and to take preventive measures. For emergencies contact 520-4429.