Please Be Careful Swimming This Summer At the Beach
My assistant took a vaction this memorial day weekend to Panama City in Fl. While she was there 2 people drowned. The sad thing is these people did not drown because they had been drinking or because they where being reckless they where both trying to help disstressed swimmers. This weekend down at Panama City they had the 2 red flags flying.
Closed to the public!
Even though these flags where flying it didnt stop alot of people from hitting the beach. Please take the time to learn what these flasgs all mean so your trip to the beach can be safe and happy one.
HIGH HAZARD - High Surf and/or Strong Currents
MEDIUM HAZARD - Moderate Surf and/or Strong Currents
LOW HAZARD - Calm Condition, Exercise Caution
DANGEROUS MARINE LIFE
Here is some more information from the Panama City Website
Panama City Beach joins the coastal communities dedicated to meeting the standards of water quality, beach and inter-tidal conditions, safety, services, habitat conservation, public information and education.
BEACH SAFETY
RIP CURRENTS can be unpredictable, dangerous and deadly!
Please use good judgment while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.
LOOK FOR:
Unusual Choppiness Discoloration of Water Debris & Foam moving seaward
RIP CURRENTS CAN BE DANGEROUS
Learn how to identify and avoid them:
If you're caught in a Rip Current, don't panic. Swim parallel to the shore until the current weakens, then swim back to the shore.
Rip currents are strong, localized rivers of water that usually flow away from the beach at a surprisingly high velocity.
Usually they are associated with large waves and strong offshore winds, but not always!! In rare cases, rip currents occur during calm conditions.
For even more information go to Stormfax.com