Alert Incident
Portuguese Man-O-War
Alert Priority
Advisory
Warning Instructions
Entering the waters in this area will expose you to Portuguese man-o-war stings. If you are stung remove the stinging tentacles by rinsing with copious amounts of sea water, do not rub the area with sand. Use heat or cold for pain management. If you experience any breathing difficulty immediately seek medical attention.
CAP Warning Category
Safety
CAP Warning Certainty
Observed
CAP Warning Severity
Unknown
CAP Warning Urgency
Immediate
CAP Warning Response Type
None
Description
This Portuguese man-o-war advisory is being issued because Portuguese man-o-war have been reported on the beach and/or in the near-shore waters adjacent to this beach area. Portuguese man-o-war can be difficult to see in the water and can cause stings which may require medical attention.
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