Summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard and the RNLI Training matters when it comes to saving live - Sunday 23 July 2017

By Hartlepool Alert

Summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard and the RNLI Training matters when it comes to saving lives at sea. When HM Coastguard trains together with the RNLI, it matters. Together we make a rescue force to be reckoned with. Steve Hart, Senior Coastal Operations Officer for HM Coastguard said We want everyone to enjoy the coast we love it too. Dont forget though it can be a dangerous and unforgiving place for the unwary check tides, look at local information about currents. But people do get caught out. Thats why weve got your back. Its why we train. Were ready to help, to search to rescue and to save Helen Williams, RNLI Area Lifesaving Manager Wearside North Yorkshire says There are around 165 accidental drownings around the UK each year. As we head to the summer holidays we want to remind people to stay safe when they visit the North Yorkshire coast. The beach is a great place to visit and relax during your time off but we urge people to be aware of the dangers. Our advice is to always swim at a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. If you see someone in difficulty raise the alarm by alerting a nearby lifeguard or calling 999 and asking for the coastguard. If you find yourself in trouble, FLOAT, remember to Respect the Water. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if youre in trouble or you see someone else who is. Were ready to help, to search to rescue and to save. #familymatters #trainingmatters Photographic credits Ceri Oakes, RNLI Pictured Redcar Coastguard, Staithes Coastguard, Skinningrove Coastguard, HM Coastguard, Senior Coastal Operations Officer, Whitby, Whitby Coastguard, Redcar RNLI, Staithes Runswick RNLI, Whitby RNLI official, RNLI Lifeguards Yorkshire, RNLI Lifeguards East of England, UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Humberside and the Humber Coastguard Operations Centre.

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