Date: Might 19, 2020
Speak to: Superintendent Brian Carlstrom, 508-957-0701
WELLFLEET, Mass.— Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent Brian Carlstrom reminds all people and residents to recreate properly during the approaching holiday weekend. “Outdoor recreation poses threats that can be decreased if we are knowledgeable and get basic safety safety measures,” said Superintendent Carlstrom. “Our want is that all people has a safe and sound, fulfilling day at the seashore.” Cape Cod Countrywide Seashore beach locations, trails, and parking locations are open up. Throughout COVID-19, all guests are urged to keep a bodily length of at least six feet from other persons, use a cloth mask, do not obtain in teams, and if an area is crowded, pick a different web site to pay a visit to.
Beach front Security: There are no lifeguards on obligation. Browse and heed safety advisories posted at seashores. Swim shut to shore where toes can contact the base to lower possibility of being caught in a rip present-day or contact with unsafe marine everyday living. “Stop the Bleed” kits and crisis telephones are positioned at all six national seashore beach locations. From Eastham to Truro, cliffs are undercut, unstable, and could collapse at any time. Remain off cliff tops and absent from cliff faces while on the beach front. Do not climb cliffs.
Bike Basic safety: Bike incidents are the cause of most injuries at the countrywide seashore. Several are daily life-threatening, demanding transportation to Boston place hospitals. Dress in a helmet and turn into familiar with bicycle controls, keep to the appropriate, hold speeds down, and observe for by natural means taking place dangers, these as uneven pavement, sand, pine needles, and standing water.
Hiking Basic safety: Ticks and poison ivy are widespread alongside trails. Continue to be at the middle of the path to steer clear of get in touch with. Learn to determine poison ivy. Use insect repellent and check for ticks as soon as off the trail.
Whilst beaches, parking parts, and trails are open up to the community, services like customer centers and restrooms keep on being shut as the countrywide seashore undertakes a phased recovery all through COVID-19. The shuttle to Coastline Guard Beach front in Eastham is not operating, and parking is minimal. Recreate responsibly: use restrooms right before visiting pack out all trash and pet squander keep pets leashed, out of posted shorebird regions, and off nature trails, and journey bicycles only on paved trails.
Specifics and updates on park operations will keep on to be posted on the seashore’s site www.nps.gov and social media channels. Updates about National Park Service operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
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