June 23, 2025 AEDC Safety stresses ‘water competence’ for safer summer Summer is here!This means children are out of school and the whole family is outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and water. Many families use this time to swim in their local or personal pools, vacation at the beach or enjoy days on the lake.As fun as these activities are, they can also be
June 26, 2024 Don’t get ‘ripped’ by currents, tides this summer If you’re hitting the beach this summer, Naval Safety Command urges you to be mindful of water conditions and associated risks. Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are the