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| Rip currents can be killers. The United States Lifesaving Association estimates that the annual number of deaths due to rip currents on our nation's beaches exceeds 100. | Rip currents can be killers. The United States Lifesaving Association estimates that the annual number of deaths due to rip currents on our nation's beaches exceeds 100. | ||
| - | Be aware of water conditions at all times. South Haven beaches currently use a flag system to alert the public to the Lake Michigan water conditions. These flags are flown at all seven public beaches from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The status of the flags is also available on the City of South Haven website -- https://www.southhavenmi.gov/parks_and_recreation/beach_flag_information.php | + | Be aware of water conditions at all times. South Haven beaches currently use a flag system to alert the public to the Lake Michigan water conditions. These flags are flown at South Haven's public beaches from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. between May 15 and September 15. The status of the flags is also available on the City of South Haven website -- https://www.southhavenmi.gov/parks_and_recreation/beach_flag_information.php |
| The public is advised that swimming is at their own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty at any public beach in South Haven. Signage is placed at all locations explaining the public's responsibilities when using the beaches and accessing the piers. | The public is advised that swimming is at their own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty at any public beach in South Haven. Signage is placed at all locations explaining the public's responsibilities when using the beaches and accessing the piers. | ||
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| The greatest safety precaution that can be taken is to recognize the danger of rip currents. If caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach, how you respond could make the difference between life and death. | The greatest safety precaution that can be taken is to recognize the danger of rip currents. If caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach, how you respond could make the difference between life and death. | ||
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| + | The city has the authority to close beaches and the piers when dangerous conditions such as rip currents occur -- [[https://southhavencitymi.documents-on-demand.com/document/4d620b26-646e-ec11-a360-000c29a59557/Ord%201077%20-%20Beach%20Safety%20and%20Pier%20Barriers.PDF|Click here to read City of South Haven Ordinance for Closing City Beach Waters and Piers]] | ||
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| =====Why Rip Currents Form===== | =====Why Rip Currents Form===== | ||
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