Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the dangers of rip currents, which are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that can sweep swimmers away from shore. The bill emphasizes the importance of awareness and education on rip currents to prevent drownings. It notes that rip currents are more likely to occur at low tide and are commonly found on all surf beaches, including Great Lakes beaches.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Rip Current Awareness Month in New York. It highlights the dangers of rip currents, which are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that can sweep swimmers away from shore. The bill emphasizes the importance of awareness and education on rip currents to prevent drownings. It notes that rip currents are more likely to occur at low tide and are commonly found on all surf beaches, including Great Lakes beaches.