Beach Safety leaders say daily training and flag awareness can help prevent tragedies in the Gulf.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With the summer season still in full swing, the beaches across our region continue to experience a high ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all been there. You show up at a beach, and there’s a colored flag, sometimes more than one, fluttering in the wind. The ...

The Beach Flags in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, designate the water conditions for that day. It is incredibly important to check them before entering the Gulf of Mexico. I can't stress ...

Many love to spend a day on the beach basking in the sun, lounging under an umbrella, or taking a refreshing dip in the ocean. Though, it's important to remember that not all ocean conditions are ...

Whether it's summer vacationing or just seeking relief from the blazing heat wave in the Northeast, people are headed to the beach. But the ocean is anything but predictable, with rip currents and ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — For the holiday weekend, Jax Beach Ocean Rescue shared reminders for safety, after hitting a record-high number of calls for service this past weekend. Sunbathers, swimmers ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When visiting the beach, you may notice different-colored flags that are posted. Each one has an important meaning: ...

If you plan to head to Pensacola Beach this summer, you'll want to make sure you're familiar to the beach flag system. Beaches across Florida use flag systems to communicate surf and tide conditions ...