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Irish Coast Guard - Howth Unit

Weekly Update

24/7/2017

 
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17 July
Event: Flare on Sutton Beach, recovered as children were playing nearby.
 
17 July
Incident: 55/17
Situation: Concern for swimmer at Claremont Beach.
Assets Tasked: CG IRT (Howth), RNLI ILB, Fingal LG.
Outcome: Swimmer returned to shore.
 
17&18 July
Exercise: Trainee Boat Crew Training by Maritime SAR.
 
18 July
Event: Presentation by CG personnel to asylum seekers in Balseskin Reception Centre; this was to assist them with preparation for a day trip to Portmarnock Beach, some of whom had never been to beach/ sea before. The focus was on emergency contact numbers, Life Guard flags and general water safety.
 
18 July
Event: CG boat and crew to assist with Bray Air Show. Cancelled due to sea conditions.
 
19 July
Exercise: Presentation by Watergel on treatment of burns. Thanks to Watergel for the very informative hands on presentation.
 
21 July
Event: Presentation on water safety and role of Coast Guard to teenagers from Garda Diversion Project.
 
21-23 July
Event: CG units from Greystones and Howth provided boat cover and assisted with set up for Bray Air Show.
 
22 July
Exercise: Cliff Rescue Training at White water Brook. Scenario – Person stuck on cliff, walking casualty recovered.

​Summer Safety Tip: 

* Drink enough water to prevent thirst.

* For short-duration (less than 60 minutes), low-to-moderate-intensity activity, water is a good choice to drink before, during and after exercise.

* For long hikes, when you'll need food, dried fruit and nut mixtures contain high amounts of potassium, sodium, protein, carbs and calories — though continue to drink plenty of water.

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    Call 112 and Ask For Coast Guard

    If you think somebody is in difficulty on the coast / cliff / beach / sea then dial 112 and ask for COAST GUARD.

    Our team of 25 volunteers based at Howth Harbour provide 24/7 on-call coverage and have specialised training to respond to local coastal emergencies in their own locality.

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