Make sure a day at the beach stays fun by taking precautions to keep the family safe.

The American Red Cross advises:

• Only swim where there is a lifeguard.
• Never swim after drinking alcohol.
• Check local weather.
• Anyone who isn’t a strong swimmer should wear a life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. No other type of flotation device should be substituted.
• Never dive head first.
• Carefully supervise elderly people and young children, even in shallow water.
• Pay attention to any ocean animals and plants.

Source: HealthDay