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Be safe while enjoying the sun

By lofadmin|2018-08-01T16:11:57+00:00August 1st, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Heading to Alabama beaches? Be sure to pack some protection, including a hat, sunglasses and, of course, sunscreen. It takes as little as 15 minutes in the sun for ultraviolet rays to damage your skin. Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet A and B rays can be dangerous. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the country, according to the American Cancer Society. Sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma. Experts recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with [...]

Beach safety tips

By lofadmin|2017-06-14T15:37:58+00:00June 14th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

We want everyone who visits our Alabama beaches to be safe and healthy. It’s not hard, but it does take planning ahead. Here is a rundown of safety concerns and how to prepare yourself and your family. Avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Any time you have hot temperatures like we do on the Alabama coast, there is a potential for heatstroke. To avoid the risk at the beach, drink plenty of liquids that are not alcoholic, like water or juice. [...]