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City and federal agencies report stepped-up patrols, signage and coordination after Ocean Beach drownings
Summary
Following several drownings at Ocean Beach, National Park Service, San Francisco Fire Department, Coast Guard and city emergency managers reported expanded beach patrol hours, refreshed signage, public outreach and improved cross-agency communications; committee filed the hearing and asked partners to continue coordination.
San Francisco supervisors heard updates on Ocean Beach safety at a follow-up hearing six months after two teenagers drowned. The hearing emphasized prevention measures, interagency coordination and public information to keep casual visitors out of the water.
Howard Levitt and Deputy Chief Ranger Chad Marin of the National Park Service reported that since the last hearing beach patrols have logged thousands of hours and made more than 10,000 safety-prevention contacts; park teams also conducted rescues…
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