The official beach season begins in Tallinn on Monday (June 1) and Forus security company will be responsible for safety and public order at the capital’s beaches<\/p>\n
As in previous years, Tallinn will again have five public bathing beaches this year: Pirita, Stroomi, Kakum\u00e4e, Harku and Pikakari.<\/p>\n
During the bathing season, more than 40 Forus lifeguards will ensure the safety of beach visitors and swimmers, provide first aid when necessary and monitor public order.<\/p>\n
Lifeguards will provide updated information on beach conditions several times a day by recording water and air temperatures, the UV index and indicating with signal flags whether swimming is permitted or not.<\/p>\n
Deputy Mayor Tiit Terik (Cennter) said preparations for the beach season have been completed and the city is ready for summer. “<\/p>\n
The cooperation with Forus that began last year worked smoothly and gives us confidence that beach safety services are being professionally organized. At the same time, a safe summer also depends greatly on the behavior of beachgoers themselves \u2013 it is important to follow safety rules and be considerate of other visitors,” said Terik.<\/p>\n
Beach safety services will operate at all public Tallinn beaches from June 1 through August 31 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n
You can check bathing water conditions for bodies of water across Estonia on the Health Board’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n Follow ERR News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> and never miss an update!<\/p>\n