Dover Seafront hosts Safety Awareness Day

02 May 2012

Dover Seafront hosts Safety Awareness Day

This year’s Safety Awareness Day will take place along the Promenade by the Dover Sea Sports Centre on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May between 1100 and 1500 hrs.

Port of Dover Police Neighbourhood Policing Unit and Kent Fire and Rescue Service will be attending with the Fire Safety Team and a fire engine, the chip pan fire display unit, and other safety displays.  Also present will be the RNLI who will be offering life jacket safety checks for boat owners and other safety advice, the Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team, the British Life Saving Association who will give CPR demonstrations, and the River and Sea Safety Unit from the Port of London Authority.  Dover Youth Services will be offering information on the new Dover Youth HQ and offering face painting for young children on the day.

Commented Martin Dadd, Port of Dover Police; “We look forward to welcoming local residents on Bank Holiday Monday and hope that people will come forward with questions or seek advice on any safety issues.”

Issued by Corporate Communications on 01304 240400 (ext 4410 from 0830 – 1700 and 1600 on Fridays).