Those beach umbrellas you use for extra shade could become flying weapons when caught up in high winds.) - FOX10 News is committed to you, and with this weekend being the unofficial start of summer, we have a safety alert.
Lots people are enjoying the beaches. But those beach umbrellas you use for extra shade could pose a hidden danger. They can become flying weapons when caught up in high winds. Experts say nearly 3,000 people in the United States go to emergency rooms due to umbrella-related accidents every year. Last year, aafter a beach umbrella got picked up by a gust of wind and went through her leg.
A handful of people have even died after being struck by a flying umbrella, including a woman in 2016 on Virginia Beach in Virginia. The American Society of Testing and Materials released a new standard last month to encourage people to better secure beach umbrellas.Firmly rock the umbrella back and forth until it is at least 2 feet deep.Pack sand well around the base. Add 75 pounds of resistance to the base of the umbrella, securing it for winds up to 30 miles per hour.
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