RESCUE OPERATIONS & MARINE EDUCATION
Disclaimer
RIPS.INFO provides water condition resources, safety information, and links to third-party websites for public convenience and educational purposes only. RIPS.INFO is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, availability, or timeliness of information provided by any third-party websites, applications, agencies, or external services linked through this platform.
Please review and verify all information directly from the official third-party source before making decisions related to beach, ocean, river, weather, or water safety conditions. Conditions can change rapidly and information may not always be current or updated in real time.
RIPS.INFO does not manage, control, or operate the majority of beach flag systems, local warning systems, or water condition reports. Most beach safety information, flag updates, and related services are maintained by local governments, lifeguards, emergency agencies, or volunteers serving their local beaches and waterways — not by RIPS.INFO.
By using this website, you acknowledge that all water activities involve inherent risks and that personal responsibility, caution, and awareness should always be exercised when entering or being near the water.Always follow local authorities, lifeguards, and official emergency guidance.
EDUCATION
Get Your Online
Boating Saftey License
You need education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and will be operating a motorized boat of 10 hp or more in Florida..Click image to get your Boating Saftey I.D.
Learn how to survive a Rip Current
Instead of swimming against the rip current, you want to swim perpendicular to it, in either direction. Rip currents are typically only 20-100 feet wide. Once you leave the rip, swim at an angle away from it towards the shore. Go with the flow...Click image to watch Video!!
Understanding the Beach flag system
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green. GREEN: LOW HAZARD - Calm Condition, Exercise Caution.
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yellow. YELLOW: MEDIUM HAZARD - Moderate Surf and/or Moderate Currents.
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red. RED: HIGH HAZARD - High Surf and/or Strong Currents.
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double red. DOUBLE RED: Water closed to public.
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purple. PURPLE: Marine Pests Present...Click image to watch video
The
Mission
Aloha, my name is Chip Sanders, founder of R.O.M.E & RIPS.INFO I created this platform to help prevent water-related accidents and fatalities caused by a lack of water safety knowledge, experience, and proper precautions. Water safety is something many people overlook until they find themselves in a dangerous situation — and by then, it may already be too late.It’s important to understand that the ocean and rivers can be extremely unpredictable. Some days the water may appear calm and inviting, while other days it can become powerful and dangerous without warning. My goal is to educate, prepare, and help people stay safe before entering the water.Today is the day you can make a difference — not only by protecting yourself, but potentially by helping save someone else’s life as well. If you take a few moments to watch the simple safety videos provided at the top of this page, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that could one day save a life. My mission is to visit as many schools and communities as possible to spread awareness about water safety and rip current education. With your support, i can continue reaching more people and creating safer environments around our beaches, rivers, and waterways.
Support The Mission
RIPS.INFO was created with one goal in mind — helping prevent water-related accidents and saving lives through education, awareness, and water safety information.
Every year, people lose their lives due to dangerous water conditions, rip currents, and a lack of proper safety knowledge. The mission is to spread awareness, provide educational resources, and bring water safety programs to schools, beaches, and communities everywhere possible.
Your support helps cover:
• Water safety education materials
• Community outreach programs
• Fuel and transportation for volunteer operations
• Safety equipment and rescue gear
• Website maintenance and public resources
• Future school and beach safety events
RIPS.INFO is independently operated and community supported. Many of the efforts connected to beach safety and local water awareness are powered by volunteers who care deeply about protecting others.
No donation is too small. Every contribution helps continue educating the public and making our waterways safer for everyone.Thank you for supporting the mission and helping make a difference ..one life at a time.
CONTACT
Join Team R.O.M.E
TEXT Count Me In to 850-323-0151
Head Quaters
Apalachicola , Florida 32320
Employment
We are a volunteer service, We help assist local officials with Water Rescue ,Natural Disasters and other related services. Join team R.O.M.E and help in your local community