Hawaii Beach Safety - Current Beach Alerts: Oahu http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org Current statements, watches, advisories, and warnings for the island of Oahu. These advisories are distributed by City and County of Honolulu Lifeguard's, the National Weather Service, and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. en-us Beach Safety and Information http://oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/images/shared/beachsafetylinkh75.gif Hawaii Beach Safety Logo http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org MON, 7 JUL 2008 15:50:46 -1000 WED, 23 JUL 2008 08:17:54 -1000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Hawaii Beach Safety RSS/XML/CAP Generator v2.01 ben@hawaiibeachsafety.org (Ben Studer) Hawaii Beach Safety Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Ala Moana Beach Park) http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080707beachEvent Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Ala Moana Beach Park) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions. Beach Lifeguard Recruitment: The Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division will be conducting a physical performance examination for employment opportunities as part-time, on-call contract hire beach lifeguards. Registation and Tryouts will be held August, 4,9,11, 2008 at Ala Moana Beach Park behind tower 1B, starting at 8am. For more information visit the City and County of honolulu, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services website at www.honolulu.gov/esd/oceansafety This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 8/6/2008 3:50:46 PM HST.** MON, 7 JUL 2008 15:50:46 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080707beachEvent Box Jellyfish Watch http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080701boxjellywatch Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Box Jellyfish Watch. Box jellyfish normally arrive in the near shore waters 7 to 11 days after the full moon, however, they may be found in the near shore waters at any time. if you see or are stung by a box jellyfish please notify Ocean Safety immediately by dialing "911" or via this website. Check with lifeguards or walk the shoreline to check for box jellyfish before entering the water. If you are stung, flush the affected area with copious amounts of white vinegar and use heat or cold for pain. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience breathing difficulty. The next expected box jellyfish infestation is July 26th, 2008. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/31/2008 2:31:56 PM HST.** TUE, 1 JUL 2008 14:31:56 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080701boxjellywatch Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve) http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080626beachEvent-1 Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions. Hanauma Bay is closed for Park maintenance on Tuesdays. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/26/2008 2:29:01 PM HST.** THU, 26 JUN 2008 14:29:01 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080626beachEvent-1 Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Sandy Beach Park) http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080626beachEvent Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Sandy Beach Park) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions. The Halona Blow Hole parking lot and look out adjacent to Sandy Beach is closed for renovation until further notice. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/26/2008 2:26:06 PM HST.** THU, 26 JUN 2008 14:26:06 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080626beachEvent Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Ala Moana Beach Park) http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080527beachEvent Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Ala Moana Beach Park) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions.

Summer is upon us and that means tons of kids and grownups will head to the pools and ocean to cool off. The American Red Cross wants to make sure you're safe and that means knowing how to swim.

FREE Annual SUMMER SWIM 2008

Check www.hawaiiredcross.org for class availability.

WHERE: Ala Moana Beach Park on the Magic Island side near showers
and lifeguard station 1E

WHY: The American Red Cross is insuring the safety of all families by making swim lessons available throughout Hawaii. Adults and Keiki are welcome.

REGISTER: Registration online at www.hawaiiredcross.org, or mail or fax registration forms found at all Jamba Juice stores across Oahu. Enrollment is limited, register early!

Adult volunteers are needed to help with this program. Those interested in volunteering may call Ingrid Johnson at 739-8179 and leave a message or e-mail johnsoni@hawaiiredcross.org

Teens (ages 14 to 18)! Want something fun to do? Join our Summer Buddies program to volunteer helping with our summer swim program; improve leadership and aquatic skills and get CPR certified! Go to our website or call 739-8179.

This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/26/2008 9:03:03 AM HST.** TUE, 27 MAY 2008 09:03:03 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080527beachEvent Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Bellows Field Beach Park) http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080624beachEvent Browse to the Hawaii Beach Safety Website to get complete information for this Beach Event Statement: Oahu (Bellows Field Beach Park) . Beach events can lead to traffic congestion, roadway restrictions, parking restrictions, and areas of the beach and near-shore waters being off limits for recreational purposes. Check with event organizers or police officers on-scene regarding restrictions. Beach Closure: Bellows Field Beach Park. June 28-30. July 7, 18, 19, 25-28. Per MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, "Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercises 2008 is upon us again this year. Please be aware there will be more military movement and air activity throughout the islands. Due to the high volume of military training exercises during this time, Marine Corps training Area Bellows will be closed" ...per dates listed above. This RSS feed is under development. More information will be made available here soon. (4/27/2008)** This event is set to expire at 7/24/2008 1:36:14 PM HST.** TUE, 24 JUN 2008 13:36:14 -1000 http://www.hawaiibeachsafety.org/alerts/showalert.asp?id=o20080624beachEvent