Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 17, issue 7
Articles | Volume 17, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-17-1003-2017
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-17-1003-2017
© Author(s) 2017. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Articles | Volume 17, issue 7
Research article
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04 Jul 2017
Research article |  | 04 Jul 2017

Public perceptions of a rip current hazard education program: “Break the Grip of the Rip!”

Chris Houser, Sarah Trimble, Robert Brander, B. Chris Brewster, Greg Dusek, Deborah Jones, and John Kuhn

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Short summary
Rip currents pose a major global beach hazard. Despite increased social research into beach-goer experience, little is known about levels of rip current knowledge within the general population. This study describes results of an online survey to determine the extent of rip current knowledge across the United States, with the aim of improving and enhancing existing beach safety education materials. Results suggest a need for locally specific and verified rip forecasts and signage.
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