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Michael Lowe

@BARB_OPS

Operations Manager - BARB Search & Rescue

 South West, England
Joined March 2014
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Thanks to our team leader @BARBSAR_04 @barbhovercraft @surflifesaving
Adrian Mayhew (@adeymayhew_) profile pictureAdrian Mayhew@adeymayhew_26 Nov 2024
This team has been working their socks off is off tonight . Wading and paddling in #flood water checking on residents and ensuring people have evacuated with their care. @SWLifeguards @SLSCornFloodRes @bbcmtd @BBCCornwall Billing
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*999 call issue* There is a national intermittent fault with the BT 999 service, affecting all emergency services. If are unable to call 999: 🚒 🚓 call 101. 🚑 call 111. Help us to help you: please report non-emergency police matters via our website, orlo.uk/Rppjt
*999 call issue* There is a national intermittent fault with the BT 999 service, affecting *all* emergency services. 🚑 🚒 🚓 If you need police in an emergency (risk to life, crime in progress) and are unable to call 999 please ring 101. To help us to help you, we'd ask that other police incidents are reported via our website, https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/ We are also taking calls for Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service on 101. In a medical emergency please call 111.

ALT *999 call issue* There is a national intermittent fault with the BT 999 service, affecting *all* emergency services. 🚑 🚒 🚓 If you need police in an emergency (risk to life, crime in progress) and are unable to call 999 please ring 101. To help us to help you, we'd ask that other police incidents are reported via our website, https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/ We are also taking calls for Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service on 101. In a medical emergency please call 111.

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@barbhovercraft - Request from @WessexRescue for #MutualAid to help in the #Search for a #MissingPerson. Long day and nothing found but happy to help out. @surflifesaving @dorsetpolice @DWFireRescue
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A Burnham family is seeking help to find their missing kitten after it jumped into a delivery van moments before it drove off — read more at: burnham-on-sea.com/news/burn…
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👻 Flammable Halloween costumes? Now that's #Scary! 🛒 Whether you buy or make your little one's outfit this #Halloween, be sure to keep them safe. 🕯️ Keep costumes away from tea lights, candles and naked flames ❗️Remember, if your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL!
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Rest in peace, your Majesty.
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Image from BARB Search & Rescue (@barbhovercraft)
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On World #DrowningPrevention Day, we’re supporting the new @NWSFweb #RespectTheWater campaign. If you see someone struggling in the water, fight your instincts to get in. Call 999 & ask for the Coastguard at the coast, or Fire Service inland 📱
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Burnham-On-Sea fundraisers set to stride out on 14-mile beach walk this weekend burnham-on-sea.com/news/burn…
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Firefighters' Memorial Day on 4 May honours the sacrifice of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We will be observing a minute’s silence at 12 midday to acknowledge the courage and dedication of generations of firefighters, including those serving today.
Firefighters helmet, Service crest and the words Firefighters Memorial Day

ALT Firefighters helmet, Service crest and the words Firefighters Memorial Day

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‘Mayday Mayday Mayday’– do you know how to call for help at sea if you need it? 📻 Make sure you have a VHF radio & it’s working. 🌊 Use VHF Channel 16 to make a #Mayday call. 🚨 Have an #emergency beacon (such as a Personal Locator Beacon) as a backup. #SafetyAtSea #Coastguard
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Getting ready to play @aranciarescue @ExmouthBRC @barbhovercraft @SWLifeguards @surflifesaving #SAR #volunteer #lifeguards #SLSGB
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VIDEO: Woman rescued by helicopter as waves smash rocky outcrop she's sheltering on #cutoff #rescued #HMCoastguard #tides #coastal Read (and watch) ➡️ bit.ly/37GKRjC
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Inside @ASPolice control room where together with our partners including @AvonFireRescue, @DSFireUpdates @HMCoastguard @RoyalNavy @possetlifeboat and @barbhovercraft, we're coordinating the multi-agency response to #StormEunice.
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Red warning of wind affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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A big thank you to Burnham’s Victoria Hotel for their kind support of BARB. As a small independent charity that relies on local support, this donation is greatly appreciated! burnham-on-sea.com/news/burn…
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As the new school term begins across Cumbria, please be careful when driving past schools. Keep to the speed limits and watch out for pedestrians crossing. Look out for each other & keep safe. #Beep #BeepDoctors #Cumbria #Charity #TeamBeep #SavingLives #DriveSafely
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We are currently attending a large fire involving 500 hay bales inside a barn at a farm in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea. Due to a smoke plume from the fire, please avoid Uphill beach at this time and keep your windows and doors closed if you live in the area.
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Red flags 🚩 coming down as lifeguards come off duty, doesn’t mean sea is safe. High tide waves not that obvious … as large RIP currents at work. Anxious time for lifesavers #999 COASTGUARD if you see anyone in trouble. @MCA_media @surflifesaving
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Mike Tipton, Ross and Adey youtu.be/IvnSd0migkc via @YouTube @ScubaRoss @ProfMikeTipton #rnli #slsgb #drowningprevention #respectthewater @ILSEurope #IDRA
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Sadly yesterday more people tragically lost their lives in water across the UK. #RespectTheWater - it may seem a great idea to cool down in the water in this heat, but cold water shock can still occur. Remember if you get into difficulty, then float on your back like a starfish
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