From Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue: Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue, along with Rockaway Beach Fire and Cannon Beach Fire, has responded to three fatal water incidents in the past two weeks,…
Category: Beach Safety Alert
Water Rescue Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach June 17, 2021; Reminder about tides, rip currents, cold water temps
On June 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District and Seaside Fire’s Surf Rescue Team were dispatched for a juvenile in the water, being “sucked out” by the tide…
Coast Guard suspends search for missing teen near Long Beach, WA Monday May 31st
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended the search Monday evening for a 14-year-old boy reportedly swept offshore while swimming near Long Beach, Washington. The teenager was reported to be missing by his friend who confirmed he was wearing a…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…
OCEAN INN – View from a Step Back: Series of Safety Messages from Local Business Hopes Advice is Heeded, Helps Prevent Tragedies
EDITOR’S NOTE: With our unseasonably sunny warm weather coming this weekend, Ocean Inn’s “View from a Step Back” messages are particularly appropriate. Please enjoy our beautiful places safely, so you can come…
Water Rescue Hug Point, Cannon Beach, April 14, 2021
On April 14, 2021 at 1:36 pm, Cannon Beach Fire volunteers were dispatched to a report of 2 young children stuck on a cliff at Hug Point State Park. Upon arrival, Incident…
Seaside Aquarium Reminder: It’s Harbor Seal Pupping Season from March to August – Give them plenty of space and do not touch
From Tiffany Boothe, Seaside Aquarium/Marine Mammal Stranding Network Spring is in the air and seal pups are about to start popping up along the Pacific Northwest coast. Oregon and Washington typically see…
Netarts-Oceanside Fire & Rescue Hosts Water Safety/Rescue Brainstorming with Stakeholders to Identify Solutions to Reduce, Prevent Future Tragedies
Netarts Bay provides an impressive backdrop for memories for those who recreate on this beautifully unique body of water. However, Netarts Bay has also been the location of many tragedies. On February…
Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: High Surf Advisory until 07:00PM Friday
* WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN…From 1 AM to…
Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory until 04:00PM Wednesday
KING TIDE SERIES – January 11 – 13 – Be aware of HIGH TIDE – which will be at about 10:45 am on Monday, 11:30 am on Tuesday, and Noon on Wednesday….