Ocean City MD – Rip Current Awareness Week – June 3-9, 2007
With the recent drowning tragedy here in Ocean City Maryland still fresh on our minds we of At The Beach, www.AtBeach.com would like to remind everyone, especially our summertime visitors to be alert at all times when enjoying the waters along our beautiful stretch of Atlantic coastline. Knowing the facts regarding Rip Currents may save your life or that of a loved one.
According to the NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) website at www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/
“Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes.
Rip currents can be killers. The United States Lifesaving Association estimates that the annual number of deaths due to rip currents on our nation’s beaches exceeds 100. Rip currents account for over 80% of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards.
The greatest safety precaution that can be taken is to recognize the danger of rip currents and always remember to swim at beaches with lifeguards…If caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach, how you respond could make the difference between life and death.”
We want you to enjoy every minute of your visit to Ocean City Maryland. Please swim safe!
The Gang at AtBeach
