FEMA Family Communication Plan for Children FEMA Family Communication Plan for Parents Are You Prepared? Hurricanes | Flooding Get Prepared Download the FEMA App Know your Evacuation Zone Make a Plan & Be Ready Stay Informed Forecast Hurricanes | Weather Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not […]
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Nothing takes a Summer from terrific to terrible like a tick bite. Found in backyards, woods, and campgrounds across the country, these tiny critters carry a number of diseases, the most common being Lyme disease. The disease can lie dormant for months, even years, and if left untreated can cause damage to the joints, heart, […]
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FEMA Family Communication Plan for Children FEMA Family Communication Plan for Parents Are You Prepared? Hurricanes | Flooding Get Prepared Download the FEMA App Know your Evacuation Zone Make a Plan & Be Ready Stay Informed Forecast Hurricanes | Weather Getting Prepared… Getting prepared for a storm is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family before a storm. […]
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Remember that … Being a lifeguard is not a summer job, it’s a lifelong commitment.
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Rip current From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Riptide (disambiguation). Rip current mechanism: breakers cross sand bars off the shore, the water travels back to sea through the gap in the sand bars, creating a fast “rip” current A rip current, commonly referred to simply as a rip, or by the misnomer rip tide, is a […]
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University of New South Wales In developing new ideas and promoting lasting knowledge UNSW has created a great video about dangers of rip-currents. Enjoy this well done clip, with Spanish sub-titles, about rip-currents. Beach Safety Tips 1.Swim only in guarded area. 2.Do not dive into shallow water. 3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line. 4.Never swim […]
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Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue however it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical services…. and those who are employed to perform lifesaving activities are called lifeguards. (www.wikipedia.com) On Monday, August 13, 2012 seas at Smith Point Park were […]
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The July 4th weekend should be a day of fun and celebration, but it is also one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. Suffolk County Parks’ beaches are here for everyone to enjoy and we hope that your activities can be guided by common sense. Below you will find some safety tips and […]
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On June 19th, 2012 the Suffolk County Legislature narrowly passed legislation to outlaw smoking in most areas of county parks and beaches. Suffolk County Legislators were divided on the bill which passed 10-7 “The smoking ban smoking because the effects of secondhand smoke pose a serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of citizens […]
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The Suffolk County Parks’ beaches are here for everyone to enjoy and we hope that your activities can be guided by common sense. Below you will find some safety tips and laws that can help make a visit to Suffolk County Parks more pleasurable and safe for everyone. Heat Safety Tips *Limit exercise or strenuous […]
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