What is a BEN sign?

BEN = Beach Emergency Number 

These red-and-green signs are located at beach access points across WA, including right here in Carnarvon.

You’ll also find them near harbours, estuaries and boat ramps.

Each BEN sign has a unique code linked to GPS coordinates.

Emergency services use these codes in their dispatch systems, so crews know exactly where to go.

They could save lives.