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Cultural Activities! Meetings with Ocean City’s Mayor & Tour of City Hall June 14 th, July 12 th and July 26 th Participants will meet at City Hall at 10:30am for a tour, and then will meet with Mayor Meehan in his office 11:00am to 11:45am. Free lunch will be served at 12:00pm Participants may attend the City Council Work Session at 1:00pm *Students will register for all cultural events on the Seasonal Workforce Committee’s Facebook Page

Cultural Activities! Shorebirds Games at Perdue Stadium, Salisbury, MD June 13 th, and 27 th Participants will meet at WOC Park and Ride at 5:30 PM and be transported to the stadium by Holloway Tours Participants will have special seating at the stadium and will be served a hot dog and soda; Shorebirds enthusiasts will be on hand to talk to participants about the game Games start at 7:05pm Participants will be returned to WOC Park and Ride at the end of the game by Holloway Tours The events will be limited to 55 participants each game Cost for Shorebirds Game Package is $5 per participant *Students will register for all cultural events on the Seasonal Workforce Committee’s Facebook Page

Cultural Activities! J-1 Safety Nights on the Beach June 9 th, June 23 rd at 5:30pm Division Street & Boardwalk – on the beach Rotating groups will meet with the Police Dept., Beach Patrol, Emergency Services, and Fire Dept. to watch safety demonstrations, learn about safety equipment, see inside various vehicles, also canine unit demonstration Free pizza and soda will be served *Students will register for all cultural events on the Seasonal Workforce Committee’s Facebook Page

On the roads Bike safety No drinking alcohol while riding. A bicycle must obey traffic rules for cars and travel in the same direction. Use bike lanes when possible. Mopeds & Scooters cannot be operation Must be a licensed driver Must wear a helmet Moped or Scooter must be registered Pedestrian safety Use crosswalks. If no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. DO NOT Text and walk !!

Seasonal Workforce Handbook Beach Safety Medical centers Transportation Weather related preparedness Housing FREE Meals Cultural Events Rules and regulations Sponsor contact information

Ocean City, Maryland Facts o 10 miles from the southern inlet to the Delaware line. o Supports retail, restaurants, hotels, motels, apartment houses & condominiums. o The southern end is filled with amusement parks, boardwalk amusements and eateries. o Enjoy boardwalk fare such as cotton candy, caramel corn & boardwalk fries !! Chamber website

Medical Care Whenever you need care, you will need to provide your insurance card. Most clinics require cash and your insurance will reimburse you. Atlantic General Hospital is for real emergencies only. Please contact your sponsor if you have a medical issue or questions about coverage. Medical facilities are listed in your handbook/ insert. Do you have insurance?? Is your card with you??

Peace and Good Order (Noise) Police officers are your friends; they are here to help. Alcohol—drinking age is 21, Open Containers of Alcohol are prohibited in public Beach, Street, Sidewalks and Roads Noise Noise levels at parties. Be good neighbors Be courteous to your neighbors Be Respectful Last Call is 2 a.m. Please clear the streets in front of bars and night clubs

Beach Rules and Safety Beach rules: No nudity or undressing on the beach. No sleeping on the beach. no night swimming! Swim near a lifeguards, no night swimming! Lifeguards (Beach Patrol) on duty 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lifeguards (Beach Patrol) on duty 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wear sunscreen. Stay hydrated to protect against heat stroke. Beaches close from midnight to 6 a.m. Be aware of “RIP CURRENTS” (undertow current)

Keep your money safe! PUT YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK! PUT YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK! Open a bank account. Do not keep large sums of money on you or in your residence. Have your money wired to your home account when you leave. Use a debit or bank card, do not tell anyone your pin number. Protect your money—as Americans do!

Protect Your Personal Property at all times! Lock your doors when you are out Lock up all of your personal property i.e.. Computers bikes, mopeds and travel documents that is not in your possession. Open bank accounts and put your money in the bank Have copies (preferably color) of all your official travel documents and work permits (Passports, VISA, and ID Cards) make sure they are in a secure location at all times. Back up your personal computer files on an external hard drive (in case the computer is stolen)

Keep your documents safe! Never give your documents to anyone. Make a copy of them and keep it in a safe place other than with your documents. It is illegal for anyone to take your documents from you – *Unless they are law enforcement. It is illegal for anyone to take your documents from you – *Unless they are law enforcement. Protect your documents! Report lost or stolen documents to the police.

Hurricanes Occur on the East Coast. We are in Hurricane season. OC has never had a major one. You Must be prepared. If evacuation is needed, believe the announcements. Take one bag and your documents to the Convention Center on 41 st Street for buses to take you to a safe place until storm is passed. Stay in contact with your sponsor and your family.

Hurricane Evacuations When you are aware of a storm Pay attention to the weather forecast Stay in touch with your sponsor Follow all evacuation instructions DO NOT STAY IN OCEAN CITY IF TOLD TO EVACUATE! Sign up for city wide alerts go to QR Code is on Page 12 of your Seasonal Workforce guides

HAVE FUN!!! Please use your contacts if you have any problems at all. Thank you for coming to Ocean City, Maryland.