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June 24, 2008
Shelley Szafraniec, APR
Community Information Specialist

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND BEACH SAFETY TIPS

As plans are made for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Volusia County Beach Patrol offers the following guidance and tips:

Fireworks

• Fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches (to use and/or possess).
• It is illegal to use exploding fireworks or those that leave the ground.
• Law enforcement officers will confiscate fireworks on the spot.
• Fireworks cannot be used on the beach or at beachfront buildings, such as businesses, hotels, condominiums or homes.
• Fireworks and litter are detrimental to beach wildlife. Fireworks create an enormous amount of trash that can be ingested by sea life and very difficult to remove from the beach.
• Fireworks also pose a safety hazard for beachgoers.

Rip currents

• Rip currents in the open water are always a possibility.
• Always swim in front of a lifeguard.
• Check with the lifeguard and the back of the lifeguard tower for important information about rip current activity and the rip threat level.
• Never swim alone or after consuming alcoholic beverages.

Jelly fish

• If a jellyfish stings you, go to the nearest lifeguard tower for assistance.

Parking / driving on the beach

• Visitors should arrive early as parking fills fast.
• Access and driving on the beach probably will be restricted during high tide.
• Core parking areas will become filled first, look for parking in less central locations.
• All vehicles must drive and park on the east side of the green conservation poles.

Open vehicle ramps (Ramps are open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., tide permitting.)

• Ormond Beach
   Harvard Avenue and Cardinal Drive

• Daytona Beach
   Williams Avenue, University Boulevard, Seabreeze Boulevard,
   International Speedway Boulevard and Silver Beach Boulevard

• Daytona Beach Shores
   Botefuhr Avenue, Florida Shores Boulevard, El Portal Street,
   Dunlawton Boulevard, Emilia Street

• Ponce Inlet
   Beach Street

• New Smyrna Beach
   Beachway Avenue, Flagler Avenue, Third Avenue and
   27th Avenue

For more information, please contact Volusia County Beach Patrol at (386) 239-6414 or visit www.volusia.org/beach

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