The July 4th weekend draws thousands of visitors to popular San Diego beaches, and larger crowds mean more rescues from rescuers from the San Diego Fire and Rescue Service.
In addition, Mission Bay is one of the top destinations for water sports enthusiasts, especially on vacation weekends.
"The lifeguards and police who patrol our beaches, especially Mission Bay, want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience," said Lifeguard Chief James Gartland.
"As visitor numbers increase this holiday weekend, we want to ensure that those who participate in water activities are aware of the safest places to swim or surf, and safety requirements for equipment such as personal watercraft," he said. . "We have also seen an increase in illegal boat rental and we want to warn the public. "
With more than 40 miles of shoreline and coves patrolling the city, SDFD lifeguards help protect an average of 17 million visitors and conduct approximately 7,000 rescues on local beaches each year.
In addition, lifeguards manage cliff, diving, and white water rescues, enforce boat safety standards, and respond to emergencies involving marine and other vessels. SDPD has a full-time beach team that patrol the sand, boardwalks, and Mission Bay.
For those who might go to the beach but not get in the water, San Diego City Council spokeswoman Jennifer Campbell also has a message.
"While I hope everyone has as much fun as possible, please remember the responsibility that comes with coming together," said Campbell, who represents Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. "Help us keep our beaches and bays as clean as they were before you arrived. Make sure you dispose of all waste in the appropriate garbage or recycling bins. Pack what you pack.
The city's Think Blue San Diego team has partnered with the Clean Beach Coalition of I Love A Clean San Diego to provide recycle and temporary bins for vacation weekends on San Diego's busiest beaches and bays.
The San Diego Police Department will step up patrols in the coastal communities and establish a command post in Belmont Park to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation weekend.
As a reminder: alcohol is not allowed on the beaches or in beach parks, campfires on the beach are only allowed in approved locations and containers or in the fire pits provided, and the parking request is made in the red, white and blue spaces.
Report emergencies at 9-1-1 or non-emergencies to the San Diego Police Non-Emergency Line, 619-531-2000.
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