The extensive operation to expand the beaches on the Romanian coast has changed not only the “borders” of the Mamaia resort , but also the bathing conditions. The same thing happened five years ago when the southern area of the Mamaia resort was renovated. In other words, the beach moved further out to sea, and tourists feared that the danger of drowning would be much greater. However, five summers have passed since then, and the number of drowning cases, at least for the Mamaia resort, is continuously decreasing.
"We modified the safety zones precisely for the benefit of tourists"
Gabriel Culea is the lifeguard coordinator who ensures supervision and interventions on the beach in Mamaia. Annually, the lifeguards check the bathing areas. They can undergo natural or artificial changes as happened with the extension of beaches.
"From the Mamaia Casino to the north of the resort, where the beaches have been widened, the safe bathing area reaches between 20 and 40 meters. Buoys will be placed to signal this perimeter. It is true that in some places the area has narrowed, but, after the experience in the south of the resort, I tell you that it will return to 50-60 meters," says Gabriel Culea. In other words, in some areas you will see the buoys closer to the shore, and in other places further away. Don't forget that the lifeguards have the role of protecting tourists and that is why they check, annually, the perimeter they are in charge of.
"If you respect the flying flags and the advice of the lifeguards you will be safe"
And since the information that the Mamaia bathing area is dangerous for little ones keeps circulating online, we asked Gabriel Culea himself to tell us the truth. “The sea is dangerous, only if we don’t follow the rules. If you have a red flag, don’t go into the sea! For those who come to the sea with children, I tell them the same thing as before the expansion of the beaches. Stay with them in the safety area and don’t leave them unattended. If you follow these rules, everything will be fine ,” says Gabriel Culea.
The SEA STATUS application is a helpful tool
The SEA STATUS application alerts tourists in situations where weather conditions endanger the lives of those on the coast. Also, through the application you can call the emergency number 112 when you witness an incident that requires the presence of lifeguards, SMURD paramedics and divers from ISU Dobrogea.
SEA STATUS is the official application of the National Association of Professional Divers and Lifeguards of Romania . It is a modern method through which lifeguards want to reach all Romanian tourists who come to spend their vacation on the seaside.
According to World Health Organization statistics, over 400.000 people drown annually in the world, making it the second leading cause of accidental death. Therefore, the existence of lifeguard services in all areas where there are public beaches is mandatory. In Romania , in 2018, according to official data provided by ISU Dobrogea, 37 deaths by drowning were recorded on the coast, as well as dozens of rescue operations. In 2019, by mid-July, five cases of death by drowning were recorded. In 2020, the black balance is above that of the same period last year. Today, 08.07.2020, those at ISU have just registered death number SIX, and the cause was written as drowning.
The SEA STATUS application is a helpful tool, first and foremost! In addition to the lifeguard services, the application provides all those who want to enjoy the beach and the sea a quick tool for information and reporting of critical situations in the area. If you allow the application to locate you, you will receive information about the flag raised by the lifeguards in the area where you are, but also different alerts to signal the state of safety or danger.
At the same time, with the help of this application you can discover the necessary information about the preparation of the process of saving a person from drowning, the rescue equipment, as well as useful tips for tourists, locals, but also for those who supervise children at the seaside.
What useful information can you find in the SEA STATUS application?
- Signage of flags hoisted on the beach by lifeguards;
- The position of lifeguard bases depending on the area you are in;
- Information about air temperature, wind speed and direction, water temperature, wave height and sea state.
- Tips for saving a person from drowning;
- Preparation of the rescue process of a person and the rescue procedure;
- Rescue equipment; - Tips for tourists and locals;
- Tips for those who supervise children at the beach;
- Preparation for bathing in the sea;
- Safe swimming distance from the seashore;
- Necessary equipment for swimming
The SEA STATUS application alerts tourists in situations where weather conditions endanger the lives of those on the coast. Also, through the application you can call the emergency number 112 when you witness an incident that requires the presence of lifeguards, SMURD paramedics and divers from ISU Dobrogea.
You can download the SEA STATUS application
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