7.3K views · 104 reactions | Are you heading to the beach? KnowBeforeYouGo. You NEED to know about rip currents. Rip currents account for 80% of beach rescues, and can be dangerous or deadly if you don't know what to do. More at weather.gov/ripcurrents | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) | Facebook

59K views · 585 reactions | Rip currents are the most dangerous risk at our beaches To avoid rip currents swim between the red and yellow lifeguard flags. If you get caught in a rip do not fight it. Float or swim at 90 degrees to the direction that you are being pulled to get out of the current. If you see someone caught in a rip current throw them something that floats and Call for help (112 from cell phone or Google the closest Sea Rescue emergency number) | NSRI | Facebook

4.2K views · 34 reactions | As we head into this weekend, if you're headed to the beach, please be mindful of rip currents. ❌ Don't go to the beach alone ✔️ Swim at a guarded beach ✔️ If you get caught in a rip current, float or tread water ✔️ Call for help ✔️ Swim parallel to the shore ❌ Don't panic Brevard County beaches with lifeguards: Cocoa Beach Pier, Shepard Park, Minutemen Causeway, Lori Wilson Park, Paradise Beach | Brevard County Fire Rescue | Facebook