Adopt-A-Shore Shoreline  Safety
Logo for Keep Charlotte Beautiful-Sunset on a Beach with Palm Tree includes a Litter Can and a Recycle Bin
The following County safety
recommendations are    provided for
organizations participating in the Adopt-A-
Shore Program.

•Wear gloves and thick-soled shoes
•Wear sunscreen and bug repellant
•Don’t let volunteers overdo it
•Don’t overstuff your garbage bags
•Wash your hands after the cleanup
•Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts
•Wear safety vests for roadside cleanups
•Drink plenty of fluids
•When in doubt, don’t pick it up!
•Ask your local Fire and Police Departments to join
your cleanup activity
•Watch small children!

In Case of Emergency:

1.  Every adopting group should possess a first aid
kit.

2.  Know the route from the cleanup site to the
nearest emergency center or hospital in case of
serious injury.

3.  Have transportation available from access
points
.