WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE ISLAND
San Luis Pass Rescue
Daniel Gutierrez and Cameron Larson eased the jet ski up to Bird Island, which sits in the bay very near the San Luis Pass cut. A couple of people were stranded on the island because their jet ski had been caught by a falling tide and was stuck on the island. They found out about […]
Have a Safe 4th of July!
Hard to believe we’re already to the 4th of July holiday! Summer is flying by. We’re fully staffed, as are the other emergency services. But with up to 500 thousand visitors on the island this weekend, make sure you think of us as an added layer of protection and take protective measures to ensure your […]
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
7,000,000+
Annual Visitors