Kaua'i County continued its efforts to safeguard its beaches by bringing lifeguard service to Ke'e Beach in Ha'ena on the north shore.

Kaua'i has increased the number of guarded beaches to 10 with Ke'e. There are two towers at Ha'ena Beach while lifeguards are also posted at Anahola, Ha'ena, Hanalei, Kealia, Kekaha, Lydgate, Po'ipu and Salt Pond.

A tower for Ke'e Beach is on-order and expected to be delivered next year, officials said. During the interim, Ke'e lifeguards are working out of an Ocean Safety Bureau truck and tent while arrangements are being made for a temporary tower to be installed at the site.

The county has 43 lifeguards and the Ocean Safet Bureau has been re-structured into three districts — north, east, and southwest — each with a supervisor. The bureau's expansion also includes a training officer and the promotion of Kalani Vierra to water safety supervising officer.