The Strasburg Police Department has released some safety recommendations for Half Moon Beach after two people drowned there within a two weeks.

Some of the suggestions are:

- There need to be three or four lifeguards on duty at all times, not just one.

- The lifeguard stations need to be positioned so they allow for clear visibility of the entire swimming area.

- Lifeguards and supervising staff need to communicate by two-way radio, not by cell phone.

The beach is closed for the rest of the season. There had been no word from the owners on future plans.