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The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) advises beachgoers to enter the water feet first. The USLA says, “serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom.†Check for depth and obstructions before diving. weather.gov/safety/beachhazards #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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To avoid injuries at the beach, always enter the water feet first. weather.gov/safety/beachhazards #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Sneaker waves are unpredictable waves which happen most often on the west coast. They are large waves which can appear without warning and travel much farther up the beach than normal, even when the ocean seems calm. When at the beach, always stay alert and #WeatherReady. weather.gov/safety/beachhazards #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Sneaker waves are unpredictable waves which happen most often on the west coast. weather.gov/safety/beachhazards
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The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) estimates that over 100 people die each year due to rip currents the in US. Break the Grip of the Rip®! weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SpringSafety #BeachSafety
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Every year, over 100 people die from rip currents in the US. Break the Grip of the Rip®! weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendicular to the beach, out into the ocean. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer. https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/ripcurrentscience/welcome.html #RipCurrentScience
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A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendicular to the beach, and can reach 8 mph! https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/ripcurrentscience/welcome.html
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Plunging waves are the most dangerous type of breaking waves. With a lot of force, they can easily slam your body into the ocean floor. Many spinal and head injuries are caused this way. Surging waves can also be dangerous as they can easily knock both children and adults over as they rush up and back down the beach. Even small waves can be dangerous. Remember, Stay Dry When Waves Are High. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Waves can be dangerous. Remember, Stay Dry When Waves Are High. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Do you know how to survive a rip current? Don’t fight the current. Relax, stay calm and float to conserve energy. Do NOT try to swim directly to shore -- instead, swim along the shoreline until you escape the current’s pull. If you feel you can’t reach shore, face the shore and call or wave for help. Break the Grip of the Rip®! weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SpringSafety #BeachSafety
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Do you know how to survive a rip current? weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SpringSafety #BeachSafety
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Trips to the beach aren't always fun in the sun. From strong rip currents to dangerous marine life, discover the Nine Dangers at the beach. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/features/july13/beachdangers.html #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Have fun but be safe at the beach! Discover the Nine Dangers at the beach. https://1.usa.gov/1GIfD3L #BeachSafety #SpringSafety
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Only swim at a beach with on duty lifeguards. The chance of drowning at a beach with lifeguards is 1 in 18 million. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SpringSafety #BeachSafety
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Only swim at a beach with on duty lifeguards. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #SpringSafety #BeachSafety
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Spending time in the sun on vacation this spring and summer? Apply plenty of sunscreen! Also keep in mind that heat-related illness is a possibility if you don’t take certain precautions. Find out more about heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them at www.weather.gov/heat #HeatSafety
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Spending time in the sun? Apply sunscreen and avoid heat-related illness: www.weather.gov/heat #HeatSafety
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When it is hot, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. Hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays if you will be spending time directly in the sunshine. Apply sunscreen liberally. www.weather.gov/heatsafety #HeatSafety #KeepYourCool
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Find out how to dress for the weather www.weather.gov/heatsafety #HeatSafety #KeepYourCool
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