Working together in the fight against Covid-19
HM
Coastguard is playing its part during these unprecedented and challenging times
by providing help and support to other emergency services, local authorities
and NHS bodies in the fight against Covid-19.
By
providing mutual aid to other category one responders we are supporting frontline
services, providing help to the vulnerable in our communities and supporting
government policy.
This
weekend, coastguard rescue teams from across the UK were asked through local
resilience forums to provide high visibility patrols of beaches and coastal
hotspots and report back to local police forces, noting any incidents or large
groups of people.
A total of 25
teams from North Wales, Essex, Devon and Cornwall took part, all helping ensure
the safety of those on the beaches.
But
it’s not just those in the emergency services who can make a difference –
everyone can play a part during this coronavirus pandemic simply by remembering
to #StayHomeSaveLives.