Sagunto to hand out 10,000 anti-loss wristbands on its beaches this summer
Sagunto's Local Police will give out free ID wristbands with a name and phone number at accessible beach points, aimed at children and older adults who may get lost or disoriented.
This summer, the Sagunto Local Police will hand out 10,000 free anti-loss wristbands for children and older adults. Each band shows the wearer's name and a contact phone number, so anyone can quickly reach the family if someone gets lost or disoriented, which happens more often on the beach when visitor numbers rise. The wristbands will be available at accessible points along the coast, and the council plans to extend the scheme to the town's fiestas patronales (patron saint festivities), working with local peña associations to cover other crowded events too. The Ayuntamiento (city council) confirmed in a statement on 7 July that this is a brand-new initiative, with no earlier editions. Wandering and disorientation are also common symptoms in older adults with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and wearing an ID with a contact number on the wrist is one of the standard prevention measures recommended in such cases. Councillor for Local Police María José Carrera said the goal is to protect the most vulnerable groups. Source: elperiodicodeaqui.com.