In 2024, NOAA listed where drownings had occurred along local beaches. The report shed light on beach safety and those areas without lifeguards. Since then local and county officials have reviewed items that could better inform beach goers of safety issues before they access the water.
The Baldwin County Commission has received federal funding to install new beach safety markers along the Fort Morgan Peninsula to enhance emergency response on the shoreline. The highly visible markers will be placed at public access points and nearby streets. County officials say the markers will give beachgoers a clear reference to share when calling 9-1-1. They expect the simple signs to help first responders locate people in trouble on long, unmarked stretches of beach.
The funding amounts to $500,000 in federal appropriations and was secured by U.S. Congressman Barry Moore as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 process. The County has expressed gratitude to Moore for helping position the safety project for future implementation. The markers are scheduled for public beach access points and surrounding streets along Fort Morgan…