WATCH THE GIBP IN ACTION
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE ISLAND
Being Grateful
This is the time of year lots of us try to focus on things that we feel thankful for. So many things come to mind for me. My staff, who always go the extra mile when it comes to protecting and rescuing people. All the volunteers with the Survivor Support Network and Wave Watchers who […]
Understanding Waves
The wind blew across the surface of the smooth surface of the Gulf of Mexico. After awhile little ripples began to form. Then they combined to form tiny swells. The water molecules themselves didn’t move far. Instead, they passed the energy from one to the next, and this energy moved through the water causing these […]
GALVESTON ISLAND BEACH PATROL INFO & STATS
The Galveston Island Beach Patrol (GIBP) is certified as an “advanced” level agency of the United States Lifesaving Association and is the designated lifeguard service for the city of Galveston and is a department of the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees.
GIBP is certified as an “advanced” level agency of the USLA, and is the designated lifeguard service for the city of Galveston.
Meet the men and women who work tirelessly each and every day to keep our beaches safe and secure.
The Park Board of Trustees is a governmental entity created for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston.
The Park Board Police Department augments the operations of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol and fits under the GIBP umbrella.
The GMR is a multi-agency response group that is under the command of the Galveston Emergency Management Office.
24/7/365
Staffed
32 Miles
Of Beaches
6,500,000+
Annual Visitors
