Monday, May 20, 2024 Memorial Day kicks off summer travel, marking 100 days of sun-soaked fun and aquatic adventures! Beaches and water parks offer joy but need safety measures. Lifeguards share tips. Memorial Day heralds the onset of the summer travel season, marking the commencement of 100 days brimming with sunshine-filled adventures and aquatic escapades! Among the most sought-after destinations during summer vacations are beaches and water parks, each promising boundless enjoyment but also posing certain concerns.
Lifeguards invest extensive hours in training to prevent mishaps and hone their readiness to act swiftly if the need arises. We caught up with several of these vigilant lifeguards to glean insights into ensuring safety throughout this summer, regardless of where one’s vacation takes them. Ensuring Beach Safety Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, nestled along the coast of Alabama, attract millions of visitors annually.
While the Gulf of Mexico’s beaches offer distinctive charms setting them apart from counterparts along the East and West coasts, there are universal guidelines all beach enthusiasts can adhere to for a secure summer experience. (National Beach Safety Week, observed during the final week of May, serves as a timely reminder of these protocols.) Joethan Phillips, serving as Beach Safety Chief for Gulf Shores, and Brett Lesinger, as the Beach Safety Division Chief for Orange Beach, champion their respective “BEach SAFE” initiatives.
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