Hotel Ideal for Partiers 

Campaign slogan

beach safe

Core Messaging:

Seriously, the Gulf waters can be very dangerous. Although we’ve put several measures in
place to help you stay safe, ultimately, it’s up to you to stay informed and understand the danger.

We want the vacation memories you take home to be happy ones. Here are several ways to
ensure the safety of yourself and your family:

CHECK WEATHER AND SURF CONDITIONS DAILY

KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS

  • Learn to swim; non-swimmers should stay out of the water

  • Don’t overestimate your swimming ability

  • Don’t rely on inner tubes, floats or other inflatable toys

  • Use Coast Guard approved lifejackets

  • Designate a water-watcher and supervise children closely

  • Never swim alone

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD

  • Lifeguards are stationed seasonally at all public beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach (March through September)

  • Currently, no lifeguard protection is
    available in the Fort Morgan area

SIGN UP FOR DAILY BEACH CONDITIONS TEXT ALERTS

  • Text “ALBEACHES” to “888777”

  • Text “STOP” to opt out of notifications upon your departure

SIGN UP FOR DAILY BEACH CONDITIONS TEXT ALERTS

Hotel located near the Hangout in Gulf Shores

LEARN HOW TO ESCAPE A RIP CURRENT

  • Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore.

  • If caught in a rip current, remain calm

  • Escape the current by swimming parallel to the shoreline

  • When free of the current, swim at an angle—away from the current—toward shore

  • If unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself by facing
    the shore and calling
    or waving for help

KNOW WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE ELSE IS IN DANGER

  • First, CALL 9-1-1

  • Seek help from a lifeguard; if no lifeguard is present, yell instructions on how to escape the current

  • Throw the victim something that floats

  • Don’t attempt to perform a rescue as you could also get caught in the current

  • All communication efforts will link via URL or QR code to www.VisitALBeaches/Safety