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Great Lakes Beach Hazards: Developing a Risk Communication Strategy for Dangerous Waves and Currents

Published: 
March 2014
From: 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Office for Coastal Management

This report was designed to Identify how beachgoers perceive the risk of dangerous currents and waves in the Great Lakes; evaluate existing messages and delivery mechanisms (such as National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecasts); translate complex beach conditions into understandable, actionable messages for specific beachgoer audiences; and identify effective delivery mechanisms for specific audiences.