Gulf Shores Doubles Its Year-Round Lifeguard Force to 12
Gulf Shores has doubled its year-round lifeguard staff from six to 12, spending about $400,000 annually, as officials report fewer rescues and no drownings.
How Orange Beach’s Surf Rescue Program Keeps Watch Over 7.5 Miles of Coastline
Orange Beach's Beach Safety Division, a Certified Lifeguard Agency, patrols 7.5 miles of coastline with 33 employees on a seasonal schedule.
Gulf Shores Expands Lifeguard Coverage to Year-Round Service
Gulf Shores is now staffing six lifeguards on its beaches year-round, extending coverage beyond the traditional summer tourism season.
Dauphin Island Adds Remote-Controlled Rescue Device to Aid Water Rescues
Dauphin Island public safety officials have purchased a remote-controlled flotation device called the U SAFE, the first of its kind in Mobile County, to make water rescues safer for both…
Georgia Man Sues Orange Beach After Lifeguard’s Truck Runs Him Over on Beach
A Georgia man is suing Orange Beach and a city lifeguard, claiming a beach patrol truck ran him over while he sat in a beach chair in 2024, and is…
Gulf Shores Junior and Adult Lifeguards Turn Heads at Southeast Regional Competition
Gulf Shores lifeguards brought home dozens of awards at the Southeast Regional Lifeguard Competition, debuting a junior team while earning praise from national officials.
Gulf Shores Plans Major Expansion of Beach Surveillance Camera Network
Gulf Shores is planning to replace its aging beach camera system with 25 new high-definition cameras, including two with pan-and-zoom capability, in a $49,420.20 upgrade aimed at boosting public safety…
Double Red Flags Keep Swimmers Out of the Water in Gulf Shores as Hurricane Francine Churns Offshore
Double red flags closed the water at Gulf Shores beaches this week as Hurricane Francine stirred up dangerous surf and rip currents, with police patrolling to keep swimmers out of…
Baldwin County’s Beach Alcohol Restrictions Credited With Calmer Spring Break Season
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach officials say a temporary beach alcohol ban and closer screening by rental owners helped produce a calmer, less crowded spring break season along Baldwin County's…
Body of Louisiana Teen Recovered on Gulf Shores Beach After Drowning
The body of a 17-year-old Louisiana visitor was recovered off a Gulf Shores public beach two days after he went under in rough surf.