If hitting the beach is on your weekend plans, stay safe by following these beach safety tips:
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Beach Safety |
Beach Flags |
- Call or wave for help
- Swim parallel to the shore
- Don’t try and swim against the current
- Float or tread water if you can’t escape
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- Check the flag status CLICK HERE
- Wear sunscreen, even if it is cloudy
- Never leave a bbq or fire unattended
- Swim near lifeguard stations
- Never swim alone
- Don’t leave children unattended
- Drink plenty of water
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- Double red: water closed to public use
- Single red: rough conditions, such as strong surf or currents
- Yellow: light surf or currents
- Green: calm conditions
- Purple: dangerous marine life, such as jellyfish or stingray
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