Beach Safety
Below are curated resources for beach safety. Each link points to an external site for reference.
United States Lifesaving Association
Use for: rip current awareness and beach safety standards. The USLA is the professional association of beach lifeguards and publishes guidance on rip currents, flag systems, and water safety. A high-trust reference for safety questions.
NOAA Rip Current Safety
Use for: official rip current survival guidance. The National Weather Service explains how rip currents form and what to do if caught in one. Use this government source when a safety question is time-sensitive.