Social Media: Spring Break Safety

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Social Media: Spring Break! (Beach and Sun Hazards)
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Please help the National Weather Service spread these important safety messages on social media! Everyone is welcome to use the text and images provided below to help the NWS build a Weather-Ready Nation.

• Spring Break: Rip Currents
• Spring Break: Beach Safety
• Break the Grip of the Rip
• Cold Water
• Beach Dangers
• Only Swim at a Beach with Lifeguards
• Sunburn Safety
• Shallow Water

Spring Break: Rip Currents

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This Spring Break, stay safe by knowing how to escape rip currents. For more info, visit:weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent

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This Spring Break, stay safe by knowing how to escape rip currents. For more info, visit: weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #WeatherReady

Spring Break: Beach Safety

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Stay safe this Spring Break with these beach safety tips! More info here: weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent-beach

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Stay safe this Spring Break with these beach safety tips! More info here: weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent-beach #WeatherReady

Break the Grip of the Rip!

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The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) estimates that over 100 people die each year due to rip currents the in US. Break the Grip of the Rip®! weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent

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Every year, over 100 people die from rip currents in the US. Break the Grip of the Rip®! weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #WeatherReady

Cold Water Fact

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The difference in the air temperature and water temperature can be drastic and deceptive. Be aware of your surroundings, and always wear a life jacket. weather.gov/safety/coldwater

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The difference in the air temperature and water temperature can be drastic and deceptive. Be aware of your surroundings, and always wear a life jacket. #WearIt weather.gov/safety/coldwater #WeatherReady

Beach Dangers

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Trips to the beach aren't always fun in the sun. From strong rip currents to dangerous marine life, discover the Nine Dangers at the beach: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/features/july13/beachdangers.html

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Have fun at the beach, but be safe!! Discover the Nine Dangers at the beach: https://1.usa.gov/1GIfD3L #WeatherReady

Only Swim at a Beach with Lifeguards

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Did you know the chance of drowning at a beach with on-duty lifeguards is 1 in 18 million? Swim at a beach only when there is an on-duty lifeguard. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent

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Did you know the chance of drowning at a beach with on-duty lifeguards is 1 in 18 million? Swim at a beach only when there is an on-duty lifeguard. weather.gov/safety/ripcurrent #BeachSafety

Sunburn Safety

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Spending time in the sun on vacation this summer? Apply plenty of sunscreen! Also keep in mind that heat-related illness is a possibility if you don’t take certain precautions. Find out more about heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them at www.weather.gov/heat

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Spending time in the sun? Apply sunscreen and avoid heat related illness: www.weather.gov/heat #WeatherReady

Shallow Water

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The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) advises beachgoers to enter the water feet first. The USLA says, “serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia, occur every year due to diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom.” Check for depth and obstructions before diving. weather.gov/safety/beachhazards

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To avoid injuries at the beach, always enter the water feet first.weather.gov/safety/beachhazards #BeachSafety