Whilst our team are out and about at community events, presentations or conducting pop-up beach safety chats over half the people we speak to don’t know to call the Coastguard for any coastal emergency via ‘999’ or ‘112’ (European emergency number). Contacting another emergency service for a coastal emergency could Read more…
Sunday (18th August) saw our team turn out to support the Margate Blue Light Community Day, held for the third year at Margate Lifeboat Station. This annual event involves a wide range of emergency services and community groups joining together to show case their roles and functions to members of Read more…
Don’t Drink and Drown Campaign Our team are again supporting the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS UK) Don’t Drink and Drown Campaign which takes place between 12th – 19th September. This is a national campaign that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence Read more…
Members of our team at Walmer Lifeboat Station Open Day – Dave (left) Joel (right) You may have heard of our Community Safety Team through our social media channels or face-to-face at local community events. Incase you weren’t aware of our team’s work this blog is designed to increase your Read more…
Getting out in the fresh air either enjoying a leisurely stroll, a longer hike or maybe a run is a fantastic way to get some exercise, improve your mindfulness and spend time with friends or family. This blog is designed to raise awareness that 93 people who accidentally drowned during Read more…
Welcome to our ultimate guide to finding a lifeguarded beach in Thanet. Before we run through the lifeguarded beaches we thought we would refresh you on the Top 10 Safety Tips which should consider when visiting the beach: Do you remember what the beach safety flags stand for? Red Read more…
Co-ordination of a Search and Rescue Incident Whatever the emergency at sea or at the coast in the United Kingdom the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (commonly known as the HM Coastguard or MCA) will co-ordinate the incident and all the search and rescue (SAR) assets who are tasked. The HM Read more…
Have you ever wanted to be able to give immediate care to mammals when they are washed up onto the shore in your local area or who maybe in distress? Have you heard of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)? The BDMLR is a voluntary network of trained marine Read more…
Recently our team have carried out their Ramsgate Harbour ‘walk the pontoons’ lifesaving intervention tactic. Whereby team members chat to boat owners and undertake checks on their lifejackets free of charge. Regularly our team found that lifejacket firing mechanisms are out of date. One routine check earlier this year revealed Read more…
Our Community Safety Team were proud to be invited along to hold a Respect the Water stand at the fantastic Margate Pride on Saturday (10th August). This is the second year running that the team have attended Pride and the team always relish the opportunity to support such a iconic Read more…
