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	<title>Health and Safety Blog &#187; Water Safety</title>
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		<title>Top 10 Safety Tips for Ocean Swimming</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to enjoy the ocean environment and a safe visit to the beach, the City of Virginia Beach Department of Convention and Visitor Development offers the following tips for ocean swimming courtesy of the city&#8217;s own Virginia Marine Science Museum.

Ask Lifeguard about water conditions
Swim in an area monitored by lifeguards and obey all signal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rip Currents, Longshore Currents &amp; Inshore Holes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most waves are formed by wind on the water. Sea waves usually result from storms, often hundreds of miles from shore. Waves are not all equal in size. Sometimes a group of larger waves comes ashore one after another. This is known as a &#8220;set&#8221; of waves.
When waves break, water is pushed up the slope [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pool Safety Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the abundance of swimming pools in the City of Virginia Beach, it is important to educate everyone in water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of four, and most childhood drownings occur in residential pools. The Department of EMS offers these water safety tips for all parents [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water Safety : Jet Ski Safety Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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All riders must wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket.


Securely attach engine stop lanyard, to your wrist or lifejacket. Keep attached at all times. On models with no lanyard, learn reboarding procedures.


Look in all directions constantly for other boats, skiers, divers and swimmers, and other personal watercraft. Stay Alert!


Avoid wake jumping and passing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drowning Prevention Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Safety</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States and the second leading cause of accidental death for persons aged 5 to 44. For children in the one to two year age range, drowning is the leading cause of injury death. In some states, like California, Florida, and Hawaii, drowning is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boating Safety Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Safety</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sun, water, and wind can make for a great day to go cruising along a river, lake, or majestic bay in a boat. For many individuals and families this is a favorite summer pastime. It can be safe, as well as fun, if the fundamental rules of boating are understood and observed.

Don&#8217;t drink and [...]]]></description>
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