Jellyfish can be a hazard just as much anything else. To most people jellyfish are just a nuisance, but the sting they leave behind can be felt for days if left untreated or fatal if you are allergic to its sting. First of all, avoid any patches of jellyfish groups. If you do get stung, first remove all tentacles/stingers from your skin. Next, place baking soda, vinegar, meat tenderizer or seawater mixed with baking soda to the affected area. When you get home take a warm/hot shower and then place ice packs on that area. For pain you can rub in Lidocaine or calamine lotion to relieve the discomfort. Another danger to be aware of at the beach is lightning. I know you probably think you know all about lightning, but some people do not react to it in time. When you see lightning at any time on a beach, head indoors! Now! Go to a real building not a rain shelter or tent or go to your car (as long as it’s not a convertible). Water is a lightning conductor and the beach is full of water. Please, pay close attention to your lifeguard on duty. Not only is he there to rescue you or alert you when you are out too far, but they have special warning flags located near their lifeguard tower to help you as well. Next to the lifeguard tower you will see these flags flying and each flag has a special meaning. If you look on page 18 you will see a diagram of the flags. A purple flag says there is dangerous marine life out there. A green flag means that it’s a calm condition – relatively little to worry about. A yellow flag indicates a medium hazard – some moderate surf or current. A single red flag denotes that it is a high hazard day – high surf and current out there. And finally a double red flag means that the beach is closed to the public. Go out to the beach today and play as much as you want, but be aware of any hazards out there and be prepared in case you see one. Happy beaching! Visit us at ExplorePalmBeach.com Issue 2 | 2017 17
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