BOSTON – The state will likely be growing lifeguard hours in practically 30 swimming areas throughout the state it introduced Friday.
After final summer season’s spike in drownings and lifeguard hiring incentives supplied earlier this 12 months, the state stated lifeguards will likely be on responsibility from 10:15 a.m. to five:45 a.m. both 5 or seven days every week, relying on the location.
“Security at our waterfronts is of the utmost precedence to the Baker-Polito Administration and we proceed to recruit lifeguards who’re devoted to making sure residents and guests are capable of expertise these distinctive waterfronts in a protected surroundings all season lengthy,” stated Vitality and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card.
Since Memorial Day Weekend, DCR-designated swimming areas have been performing water high quality testing. These areas even have ropes and buoys in place, indicating the place people ought to swim. Nonetheless, DCR stated that whereas lifeguards will likely be on responsibility, individuals ought to nonetheless observe water security.
