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Palm Beach County Ocean Lifeguard Beach and Water Tips

Beach Tips:

• No glass containers are allowed on beach – broken glass and bare feet don’t mix.
• Drink plenty of fluids at the beach. Dehydration can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you are feeling dizzy, weak, faint, have nausea or a headache, it’s time to get out of the sun. Sit in an air conditioned car, or in the shade. Seek the help of a lifeguard.
• Wear shoes in the summertime. The sand gets HOT! Even short walks can be painful and can cause blisters.
• Look out for tar! Tar should be removed from feet - it is a known carcinogen. In your beach bag, have an old rag and use suntan lotion, baby oil, or vegetable oil to rub it off. When you get home, wash the affected area with a mild abrasive soap to remove the remaining stain or use an exfoliating scrub if necessary.

Water Safety Tips:

• Learn to swim.
• Swim near a lifeguard.
• Never swim alone.
• Read the condition boards at the beach accesses. If you need help identifying the hazards, ask the lifeguard. 
• Supervise children closely, even when lifeguards are present.
• Don’t rely on floatation devices; you may lose them in the water.
• If you are in trouble, call and/or wave an arm for HELP.
• Don’t dive head first into unfamiliar waters or shallow breaking waves.
• Swim parallel to shore if you wish to swim long distances.
• If caught in a rip current swim parallel to shore. Then swim straight in to shore. If unable to do so, stay calm, float with the current, call for HELP and wave an arm to gain attention of lifeguards. Learn more about rip currents.
• Keep your arms out in front of you when body surfing.
• Boogie boarders should use a board leash.
• Stay away from the big waves (shorebreak) that crash onto the shore.
• Alcohol and drugs cloud your ability to make smart decisions.
• Follow rules and lifeguard instructions.