BLUE OCEAN PARTNERS
Wave Safe Posters From Recycled Ocean Bound Plastics
DYNAMIC COMMUNICATION TO CHANGE HOW YOU CONNECT WITH COMMUNITIES
Protecting Our Communities and Oceans Through Actions, Education and Awareness
LOCAL INSTALLATION & ACTIVATION
- FLAGSHIP NEW TOOL - "Wave Safe" / "Take Ten" Beach Bag Tags made from recycled ocean bound plastics with cords made from recycled plastic bottles ready to attach to any beach bag, cooler or umbrella to access and share critical beach and wave weather and safety information.
- FLAGSHIP NEW TOOL - "Take 10" 10" x 22" posters, using the same materials and printing process, graphics driven content focused on the core protective action from the Wave Safe initiative to prevent second victim drownings
- “Wave Safe Quick Reference Guide” 19" x 24” posters use certified, recycled Ocean Bound plastics printed by a Green Certified printer with the translation version appropriate for the installation location
- "Are You Wave Safe" stickers and shelf level signage designed to be used on vehicles, on entrance doors or at point-of-purchase locations to link customers to the Wave Save Live information page
- "Wave Safe" / "Take Ten" rack cards for public information kiosks or countertop areas
- Ocean Positive works with NOAA National Weather Service's local Weather Forecasting Offices or stakeholders to assess installation locations and support communications and outreach
- Ocean Positive works with local partners on their outreach initiatives from presentations to coastal activities
- Posters and supplemental signage should be installed using environmentally friendly and locally approved materials and methods
- Ocean Positive Material and Printing Partners are available to produce ocean positive signage and graphics to fill any agency's, company's or group's entire signage needs
Wave Safe Rack Cards
Dynamic, colorful images along with the Take Ten storyboard on the back just like the full scale Take Ten posters. Standard Rack Card Size: 8.5" x 3.75"
Wave Safe TAKE 10 Posters
Made from recycled ocean bound plastics using colorful Wave Safe images pulled directly from the films. The QR code links users to the dynamic NOAA Ocean Today cartoon that quickly and efficiently shares the information and actions to prevent second victim drownings and help those who see someone else in trouble. Size: 21" x 9.5"
Original Wave Safe Posters
Available in English, Spanish and Samoan these information signs capture the key information and concepts in the Wave Safe series. These are designed to be used in areas where visitors can stop and read the information. Current signs also utililze QR codes to link users to the full Wave Safe series.
Dynamic Connections
- Pre-programmed Dynamic QR Codes are printed on signs
- QR Code read capability is embedded in virtually all operating systems for handheld devices
- Scanning the code with the device's camera links the patron to dynamic safety and educational content from NOAA & Ocean Positive
- Patrons can open and access the website which can support collecting voluntary information on individual knowledge about coastal safety and science
- Program partners have the capacity to have personal links put on the Wave Safe LIVE page to collect or share information with residents and visitors
- Target website content may include: Weather Updates, Local News, NWS Beach Hazards Page, NOAA Ocean Today Wave Safe Series, Recreation / Training Tips, Local Conservation Tips or more…
Positive Social & Environmental Impact
- Bruckner Chase Ocean Positive, Inc. (BCOP) is a US based non-profit company with the mission: To positively impact how we all feel, think and act towards our oceans and communities
- BCOP works with NOAA and the National Weather Service on issues related to coastal safety, science and conservation under a multi-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement and as an ambassador in the Weather Ready Nation Program.
- Bruckner serves as The Weather Channel's on-camera expert for ocean and wave safety
- Program funding supports BCOP’s Wave Safe initiatives with a special focus on underserved or remote communities
- Partner’s level of support is determined by scope and type of site installations and engagements as well as organization’s structure (Non-profit, school, service group, government agency, private corporation)
OCEAN COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Take 10 - Protect Yourself First to Save Others
Take Ten - From NOAA National Weather Service's Wave Safe Series
If you see someone in trouble:
- STOP
- Alert a lifeguard and call 911
- Look for something that floats
- Reach or throw something to help someone in trouble while you stay safe. Help keep them calm so professional help has time to arrive
- Never enter the water alone to help others without proper equipment, support and training so that YOU DO NOT BECOME THE TRAGIC SECOND VICTIM.
Wave Safe - A Ongoing Project with NOAA's NWS
NOAA Ocean Today "Wave Safe with Bruckner Chase" Series
"Join Bruckner Chase, Ocean and Coastal Safety Expert for NOAA National Weather Service, as he visits our nation's favorite coasts to share expert tips and local knowledge on how to ensure your visit to any beach stays safe and fun."
A groundbreaking, innovative new film series from NOAA National Weather Service and Ocean Today taking a geographic and demographic specific approach to stay safe on, in or near the water on ANY of our shores.
Wave Safe Communities
Building Wave Safe Communities around the three core series messages:
Respect the Ocean
Stay Situationally Aware at the Shore
Take Ten - Live to be the Hero
Accomplished through: Wave Safe Local Events, Coastal Awareness/Safety Curriculum for School and Conservation Programs, Legion of Ocean Heroes, Strength Based Youth Mentoring, Public Outreach Initiatives
Wave Safe Locals Edition
A series of unique place-based, on-site “Feet in the sand, Toes in the water” assets with minimal post-production work to produce a social media friendly library of educational pieces to supplement the international scale of the NOAA NWS Wave Safe series. The initiative includes community outreach to engage the local community in both the development of the Local Edition content and dissemination of the Wave Safe series assets throughout the local venues.
