Rip Currents |
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When a rip current catches you, be cool, and escape. If a rip catches you, move out of it on a course parallel to the beach. The rip zone is narrow, and you will be out of it in less than a minute. Don’t try to swim back to shore against the rip — it can exhaust (and kill) the strongest swimmers. Another alternative is to let the current carry you out through the surf zone where the rip usually degenerates into a big lazy plume. Then you can swim back to shore well away from the narrow rip current. Pass this information on. The life you save may be a relative – especially a young relative. Train the children. Explain rip currents to them, train them to recognize these seashore killers. And teach them to swim. Until they can handle themselves in the ocean their safety is totally up to you. |
Additional EMA Info
Earthquake Preparedness: |
Although the greatest risk of an earthquake is in the northern part of the state, in the event of an occurrence, you should Drop, Cover and Hold On to the leg of a table or desk. Pick a safe place in every room of your home, such as under a sturdy table, desk, near an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. Remember, earthquakes can happen at anytime, they don’t have a particular season. For more information go to www.msema.org. |