Our emergency services are joining together in a summer beach safety campaign.
Jersey's emergency services - the States of Jersey Ambulance Service, Coastguard, the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service, the States of Jersey Police, Jersey’s Honorary Police, and the RNLI - have launched their beach safety campaign for summer.
Jersey Community Beach Safety Campaign is promoting simple and vital reminders that can save lives, prevent injury, and protect our coastline.
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service is issuing advice on how to dispose of BBQs
Crew Commander Matthew Coote says:
"If using a disposable BBQ, don't leave them unattended, cool them with water, cover the area with fresh sand when you're finished.
"Leave them at the sides of bins, rather than in them to prevent bin fires."
Luke De La Haye, a Senior Watch Officer with Jersey Coastguard says:
"We are reminding everyone using the beach to use a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.
"Also, pay attention to the tides and if you are caught in a rip current, swim sideways. If you do get swept out, 'Float to live' with arms and legs out wise to float on the water until help comes."
Detective Sergeant David Bowler from the Community Policing Team says:
“We do see increased demand during the summer months, particularly around issues like anti-social behaviour, littering, and alcohol consumption that can sometimes escalate into disorder.
“While there are laws in place that we can enforce if needed, our hope is that informal conversations and early engagement will help prevent problems before they arise.”
Following last year's campaign and community engagement, crime in the areas affected dropped by 80%, and antisocial behaviour instances in the usual hotspots decreased by 25%.
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