GOVERNOR LAUNCHES HAWAI`I BEACH SAFETY WEEK
May 22 - Governor Lingle joined Dr. Chiyome Fukino, director of the State Department of Health, representatives from the City & County of Honolulu, County of Kaua`i, County of Maui, County of Hawai`i and private partnerships in launching Hawai`i Beach Safety Week. "The traditional start of the summer beach season means thousands of our school children, residents and visitors will head to our beautiful beaches every day," the Governor said as she reminded Hawai`i residents and visitors to check with a lifeguard if they are uncertain of the conditions. The Governor and ocean safety advocates also announced a new state/county website that enables anyone with web access to check current conditions of beaches across the state.
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Watch this news conference.