STAYING SAFE
FOR AN EMERGENCYDIAL 911
ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
he Peninsula is a wonderful place
to visit, and we want your stay to
be an enjoyable one. Staying safe
makes your visit so much nicer.
It is sincerely hoped that you will
never be faced with any
emergencies, but in case you are,
here is some information that will
be useful.
The Peninsula shoreline is designated as a state highway.
All drivers and vehicles must be licensed and insured just as
on any other state highway. The speed limit is 25 mph, with
extra caution to be taken for other vehicles, pedestrians and
beach debris. The beach is patrolled frequently and all laws
are strictly enforced.
Recreational beach fires are permitted 100 feet west
(that’s towards the ocean) of the dune grass. Be aware of
wind direction and be sure to completely extinguish the fire
before leaving the area. Recreational and outdoor cooking
fires are to be no more than 2 feet x 2 feet with seasoned
wood or charcoal. If your fire gets out of control, you may
be held personally responsible!
If you have a vacation home on the Peninsula and are
here to do some cleanup projects, be advised that there are
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designated “No Burn” areas on the Peninsula. Residential
yard debris burning is permitted at various times and under
certain conditions in other areas with a burning permit. Burn
permits may be obtained free of charge at Jack’s Country
Store in Ocean Park, Pioneer Market in Long Beach,
Seaview One Stop in Seaview, Fire District No. 1, Station
1 in Ocean Park and Station 2 in Seaview. For a recorded
message on burn conditions, call 360-665-3508.
Tsunami evacuation signs have been posted up and
down the Peninsula in an effort to make people aware of
evacuation routes. There may or may not be much warning
time in such an emergency, so the best policy is to make
your way to high ground as soon as possible. If you are on
the beach and unable to get to high ground go inland as far
as you can and pay close attention to emergency personnel.
In the event of a sudden earthquake, be prepared to
move to higher ground immediately, keeping clear of
buildings, trees and power lines. Also be careful of damaged
roads with gaps in the pavement. Do not call 911 and do
not attempt to evacuate the Peninsula, there will not be
enough time or access roads to accommodate an evacuation.
Our surf can be dangerous, be sure to carefully safeguard
your children in the water and never turn your back on the
ocean.
A cable TV crew taped a surf rescue training drill at the Seaview beach approach.
Although local Coast Guard and volunteer lifesaving makes for dramatic stories, visitors
should take care to keep out of the news by avoiding the surf and keeping an eye on
younger family members who might take unnecessary risks. — OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
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