Case Study
Protecting Swimmers & Beachgoers with LRAD
LRAD products are available for purchase through multiple channels including: GSA Advantage, Federal and State grants, FEMA RKB Standardized Equipment List (SEL), and others. More information: info@LRADX.com Case Study: Law Enforcement Protecting Swimmers & Beachgoers with LRAD CORONADO BEACH LIFEGUARDS – CORONADO, CA SITUATION In July 2014, one person was killed and 13 injured when lightning struck swimmers at Venice Beach in Southern California. Lifeguards are tasked with protecting swimmers and beachgoers by alerting and warning of severe weather, lightning, rip currents, undertow, sharks, jellyfish, contaminated water, storm surges, and beach restric- tions and closures. Wind, surf, crowd, jet skis and motorboats create significant challenges for lifeguards trying to warn or comm