Look for signs of dangerous rip currents:
- Choppy water
- An area of discoloration in the water
- A line of foam, debris, or seaweed moving steadily out to sea
- A disruption in an approaching wave
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
GET A GRIP, AVOID THE RIP
June 3 - 9 is Rip Current Awareness Week and OEM encourages New Yorkers to be aware of rip current dangers. Rip currents are the most common cause of beach injuries. Swimmers, surfers, and even those who wade in the water can become victim to the "grip of the rip." Such currents can occur at any beach where there are breaking waves.
Look for signs of dangerous rip currents:
Look for signs of dangerous rip currents:
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