Lifeguards will now be able to plug in real-time information for beachgoers to know trouble spots at the beach. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
By LAYLAN CONNELLY | [email protected] | Orange County Register
A visit to the beach is meant to be a pleasant experience – but get nailed by a stingray or pulled out to sea by a rip current and the trip can quickly turn into a beach bummer.
A website launched recently by Huntington Beach called “Safe Beach Day” will inform beachgoers about coastal hazards, the first of its kind to take real-time data and make it available to the public.
“We’re just trying to get the public the most information we can so they can be as safe as possible,” said Huntington Beach Marine Safety Capt. Trevor McDonald, who worked with Watchtower Solutions to develop the website.