Campaign urges islanders to stay safe in the sun

The campaign aims to encourage people to choose a lifeguard beach, keep hydrated and wear sunscreen

A summer beach safety campaign has been launched in Jersey.

The aim is to remind people about the common dangers associated with the sun and spending more time on the beach during the summer.

The campaign is reminding people to choose a lifeguard beach, Float to Live, how to consume alcohol safely, how to keep hydrated and to wear sunscreen.

Sgt Kate Young, from the States of Jersey Police, said the aim was for "everyone to be able to use and enjoy the beaches safely".

The RNLI lifeguards cover St Ouen’s Bay, Plémont, St Brelade’s Bay and Grève de Lecq.

The groups behind the campaign are the States of Jersey Police, Honorary Police, Jersey Fire & Rescue Service, States of Jersey Ambulance Service, Jersey Coastguard, RNLI Jersey and Building a Safer Community.

The campaign asks those visiting the beach to collect their rubbish, keep music down and to pick up after their dogs.

It also said infants, children or pets should never be left in cars.

The campaign recommends never leaving a BBQ unattended, keeping it away from easily lit material and having a bucket of water or sand nearby in case of emergency.

It also said when finished with a disposable BBQ to make sure it is fully cold and put out with cold water before taking the remnants home or putting them carefully in the bin.