Coast Guard, U.S. Lifesaving Association promote rip current awareness
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard and the United States Lifesaving Association are collaborating to promote rip current awareness for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.
In response to a surge of rip current-related deaths throughout the mid-Atlantic region in June 2017, the Coast Guard reminds the public of the dangers of rip currents and the value of checking weather and rip current forecasts,...
Recent deaths prompt Coast Guard warning of rip currents to swimmers, vacationers
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – The deaths of two swimmers and the continued search by local authorities for two others who were caught in rip currents Sunday at Georgia and South Carolina beaches are prompting a Coast Guard reminder to the public to be aware of the dangers of rip currents, especially in the days following severe weather.
Rip currents are strong narrow currents moving away from shore...
Coast Guard advises public to be aware of rip currents from Hurricane Sandy
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Due to the forecast of Hurricane Sandy, the Coast Guard is warning the public of possible life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Swells from Sandy are expected to arrive in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States this weekend.
The Coast Guard urges beachgoers to be aware of the dangers of rip currents in their area.
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Past weekend’s swimming deaths, upcoming holiday prompt Coast Guard safety reminder
CLEVELAND — Following a number of swimming deaths on Lake Michigan last weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard is urging those who plan to recreate on the Great Lakes during Labor Day weekend, or at any other time, to take appropriate safety precautions.
Labor Day weekend marks the end of the traditional beach and boating seasons on the Great Lakes, and is usually one of the busiest for the Coast Guard.
Several...
Coast Guard urges boating and water safety after 7 deaths within a week
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Due to a high number of water related deaths in June, the Coast Guard urges boaters and beachgoers to be safe and prepared for the holiday weekend.
Even though the average number of boating related deaths has dropped both nationally and regionally trends show that numbers rise during the summer months.
In the past week, a 55-year-old male fell overboard while crabbing in Maryland’s...
Coast Guard advises public to be aware of rip currents, high surf conditions
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Due to the upcoming storm system, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory from Wednesday to the following Monday, warning of possible life-threatening surf and dangerous rip conditions.
