{"id":13687,"date":"2022-11-17T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=13687"},"modified":"2024-05-07T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:25:00","slug":"promoting-public-health-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/solutions-for-coastal-nc\/promoting-public-health-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting Public Health and Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-custombg-two-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/rip-currents\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/rip-currents\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"283\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-17244\"\n            alt=\"an illustration on how to escape a rip current by swimming parallel to the beach and calling for aid\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/web-no-text-featured-e1683838747798.png\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/web-no-text-featured-e1683838747798.png 504w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/web-no-text-featured-e1683838747798-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Break the Grip of the Rip!<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Stay calm and know what to do if you get caught in a rip current<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-copy\">North Carolina Sea Grant builds awareness and develops resources on behalf of coastal residents and visitors. For years, we\u2019ve worked with our partners to help spread the word about hurricane and flood preparedness, rip currents safety, seafood safety, and shark safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Hurricanes and Storm-Related Flooding: Preparedness and Safety<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>When it comes to hazardous weather, precaution is paramount. Know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/before_flood_poster_small.jpg\">prepare your property<\/a> before a hurricane or flood, how to pack an <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/16n5m1E2o-By6wmP-yHx5hG7Hd0A7GNM3\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency supply kit<\/a>, and make an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/make-a-plan\">emergency plan<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it\u2019s important to pay attention to changing weather conditions and emergency events. You can stay up-to-date before, during, and after major storms with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.gov\/\">portal to local, state, and federal resources<\/a>. We also offer information about what to do<a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/currents\/2016\/10\/preparing-for-hazardous-weather-before-and-during-a-flood\/\"> before and during a storm-related flood<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/currents\/2016\/10\/preparing-for-hazardous-weather-after-a-flood\/\">what to do after a flood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has prepared the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/hurricane-prep\">hurricane preparedness guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/hurricane-prep-videos-en\">videos<\/a>. Content is also available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol\">Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/hurricane-prep-social-media-Chinese\">Chinese<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/hurricane-prep-social-media-vietnamese\">Vietnamese<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-Know-Your-Risk-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-Know-Your-Risk-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-Know-Your-Risk-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-Know-Your-Risk-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-Know-Your-Risk-1536x864.png 1536w, 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https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7-Take-Action.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Rip Currents: Know Your Options<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. On many beaches, rip currents are present every day. While often relatively slow-moving and harmless to the majority of swimmers, certain conditions can cause rip currents to reach to dangerous speeds, putting even the most skilled swimmers in jeopardy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolina Sea Grant has a long tradition of working hand in hand with state and national experts to spread awareness about rip currents safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/rip-currents\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/rip-currents\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn how to survive a rip current<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Seafood Safety<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Knowing what to look for and what to avoid is essential when choosing seafood at the market. Buy the freshest seafood using our <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nX01ONEINzBj6abgfLz2iee8KAOMYikn\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quality Counts<\/a> guide. Our experts also cover <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/safely-selecting-and-consuming-shellfish-faqs\/\">frequently asked questions about \u200b\u200bsafely selecting and consuming shellfish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s research shows <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cj3YyTzY3UcWKLs0wswoBCaKxf9sdiMt\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which species might be prone to higher levels of mercury<\/a>. For additional info on mercury levels, <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/previous-issues\/2012-2\/summer-2012\/hunting-for-quicksilver-testing-local-seafood-for-mercury\/\">read more in <em>Coastwatch<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Shark Safety<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Although the relative risk of being bitten by a shark is very small, beachgoers can help prevent negative interactions with sharks by <a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/shark-sense\/\">following these tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/home\/sharks\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/home\/sharks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more about NC&#8217;s sharks<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina Sea Grant builds awareness and develops resources on behalf of coastal residents and visitors. 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