Coast Guard searches for 59-year-old snorkeler missing off coast
Ocean Safety Urges Caution After Busy Weekend of High Surf, Water Rescues
High surf conditions in Honolulu led to 13 rescues by Honolulu Ocean Safety, including a trio of friends. The advisory extended for south shores, with surf heights in the 4 to 6-foot range and strong currents. Officials advised everyone [...]
Blangiardi signs resolution creating stand-alone Ocean Safety Department
City administrators, members of the Honolulu City Council and working and former lifeguards gathered Wednesday afternoon in front of Honolulu Hale to commemorate the signing of Resolution 24-103, which created a stand-alone city Ocean Safety Department, effective immediately. More [...]
Hawai’i LIfeguard Appreciation Week
In recognition of drowning and water-related injury prevention efforts across our island state, Governor David Ige proclaims the week of August 21-27 as Hawaii Lifeguard Appreciation Week. In this inaugural celebration, lifeguards from across the state will be [...]
PROBLEM SNORKELING?
Take the Snorkel Safety Survey at www.SnorkelSafetyStudy.com First-hand knowledge from those who have experienced difficulty while snorkeling is the most valuable source of information The HAWAII LIFEGUARD ASSICIATION, in cooperation with the State of Hawai'i Department of Health, the four [...]
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