Millom Coastguard Rescue Team

01/09/2026

❗️Latest storm names announced ❗️

Here is the first look at the for 2026/27, announced with Met Éireann and KNMI - Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut

Has your name made the list?

28/08/2026

Planning a trip to the coast this Bank Holiday weekend? 🌊

Enjoy the 🌞 but please take extra care at the beach and in the sea – don’t make this weekend one to remember for all the wrong reasons…

and by leaving inflatables at home, checking tide times and conditions; visiting a lifeguarded beach where possible; and always carry a fully-charged mobile phone. 👍

It has been one of our busiest ever summers but, remember, we will always be there to take your call and help if you or someone else is in trouble at the coast. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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19/08/2026

Heavy rain is forecast tonight and early tomorrow morning in Cumbria, with a yellow warning in place for thunderstorms.
Always drive carefully and according to the conditions you face.

17/08/2026

*** Callout ***
Team paged by Belfast Coastguard early this morning and tasked to Drigg following a report of possible ordnance on the foreshore.

Team attended the scene with Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team and located the item. Description, details and location passed to EOD. The Army disposal team from Catterick attended and dealt with it accordingly.

If you see anything on the beach which looks out of place, do not approach or touch it. Get a location, using what3words, then call 999 and get us out. We will then arrange for its safe disposal.

It was Tel's first incident since becoming operational. Ironically it was about 2 miles from his home.

14/08/2026

Please be aware this alert has just been sent using the Emergency broadcast message system

11/08/2026

Makes it all worthwhile

09/08/2026

A very informative and relevant post.

The conversations you have today could help keep them safe tomorrow. 💙

As teenagers spend more time around rivers, lakes, beaches and other open water during the summer holidays, it's important they understand the risks and know what to do in an emergency.

The 'Have The Conversation' Toolkit gives parents and carers simple prompts to start meaningful discussions about water safety and safer choices with friends.

Download the toolkit today: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-for-teenagers

08/08/2026

Would you call an ambulance to put out a fire?
Would you call the fire brigade for a crime?
Would you call the police to a cat stick up a tree?
Would you call the Coastguard for an incident at sea or on the coast?

08/08/2026

Really useful app to have on your phone. Minutes can count.

05/08/2026