Beach and pool safety tips from a Level 1 Trauma Center – Star News Group

New Jersey’s beautiful beaches and sparkling pools offer a welcome respite from the summer heat. However, water, while refreshing and fun, can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. The Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center and emergency department teams at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center provide the following guidelines, so families can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience in the water this summer.

BEACH SAFETY

The ocean is a dynamic environment with constantly changing conditions. Rip currents, powerful channels of water flowing away from the shore, are a major hazard. Learn to identify them: they often appear as darker, calmer areas between breaking waves, or as areas with choppy, discolored water moving seaward. If…