OCEAN SAFETY TIPS Going to the beach is always a fun time in the sun. Keep it Fun and Safe by following a few ocean safety tips to prevent drowning and spinal cord injuries! BEACH Swim in designated swimming areas protected by lifeguards (visit hawaiibeachsafety.com for a list of lifeguarded beaches) BEACH At the beach, always check for warning flags BEACH Obey lifeguard instructions about water conditions BEACH Young children or inexperienced swimmers should wear life jackets Waves and ocean currents are unpredictable and surprise even the strongest swimmers! Snorkeling? Go with a buddy and learn This ocean safety message is basic skills before getting in the water! brought to you by the Kona Community Hospital Trauma Injury Prevention Program KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Active Alerts HawaiiBeachSafety.com/Alerts 79-1019 Haukapila St., Kealakekua, HI 96750 322-9311 www.kch.hhsc.org OCEAN SAFETY TIPS Going to the beach is always a fun time in the sun . Keep it Fun and Safe by following a few ocean safety tips to prevent drowning and spinal cord injuries ! BEACH Swim in designated swimming areas protected by lifeguards ( visit hawaiibeachsafety.com for a list of lifeguarded beaches ) BEACH At the beach , always check for warning flags BEACH Obey lifeguard instructions about water conditions BEACH Young children or inexperienced swimmers should wear life jackets Waves and ocean currents are unpredictable and surprise even the strongest swimmers ! Snorkeling ? Go with a buddy and learn This ocean safety message is basic skills before getting in the water ! brought to you by the Kona Community Hospital Trauma Injury Prevention Program KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Active Alerts HawaiiBeachSafety.com/Alerts 79-1019 Haukapila St. , Kealakekua , HI 96750 322-9311 www.kch.hhsc.org