Splash Safely on the Shore

Did you know rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer? This week is National Rip Current Awareness Week, and OEM reminds New Yorkers to practice safe swimming. Remember, swimming at the beach is not like swimming in a pool, and rip tides can happen any time. If you get caught in a rip current, do not fight it, but swim parallel to the shore until you can get out of it. You should also swim at lifeguard-protected beaches as much as possible. Learn more about rip current safety from the National Weather Service Find information on NYC beaches from The NYC Parks Department See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website