Don’t worry if you don’t, you’re not alone. Many tourists and locals alike could use a refesher course on beach safety. We get to live here in paradise in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area but living in paradise has its price and its responsibilities.While the ocean is beautiful and a day at the beach is one of the most enjoyable activities here in the Fort Lauderdale real estate area, a good day can come to a tragic ending in a hurry if you are not prepared.
Fort Lauderdale Beach has some of the best lifeguards and safety personnel anywhere. They routinely win awards for their unparalelled level of service and commitment to safety.
Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue supervises three miles of continuous public beach. In the lifeguard-supervised areas of Fort Lauderdale Beach, drowning is very rare. There has not been a drowning in a supervised beach area in over 20 years. Most water-related fatalities occur in unsupervised waters distant from lifeguard towers.
Accident prevention is the key to your safety. That leads me to today’s question. Do you know what those colored flags mean? Well if you don’t , this could be some very useful advice. This information is so important that it could save your life. Here is what the colors mean:
Remember that ocean conditions can change quickly. Check with the lifeguard on duty if you are unsure of safe conditions. Swim only in front of a lifeguard-protected area; the ocean is always potentially hazardous. You can also call the Beach Conditions Hotline anytime at 954-828-4597 (updated daily).
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