Escambia County Shares Safety Tips for Blue Angels Weekend

With the Blue Angels ready to take to the skies for the Pensacola Beach Air Show, be sure to follow these tips from Escambia County for a safe, fun weekend in the sun:

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  • Be sure to wear and reapply sunscreen often and drink plenty of water. Remember that alcohol, sun and swimming do not mix.
  • Escambia County could experience higher-than-normal temperatures, leading to potential heat exhaustion and other heat-related injuries. View Escambia County’s safety message when experiencing very hot temperatures while at the beach.
  • Swim in lifeguarded areas, and be sure to follow all lifeguard instructions. Swimmers will not be allowed in the Gulf during the air show.
  • Check before you go and follow the posted beach condition flag warnings. Beach conditions can be checked at PensacolaBeachLifeguards.com and on the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Facebook page.
  • Know how to escape from a rip current and learn how to break the grip of the rip, which can pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Watch the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards’ rip current safety video here.
  • Escambia County’s Water Safety Chief Dave Greenwood shared a safety message when enjoying the air show. View the safety message here.

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