May is Water Safety Month. Some important tips to keep in mind when in and around water include:
- Always supervise children in and around the water. Designate at least one adult to watch at all times
- Never swim alone. Swimming is safer and more fun with a buddy!
- Don’t dive or jump into water that you can’t see through. Obstacles like rocks and stumps may be hiding under the surface!
- Never turn your back to the ocean. Big surf and strong riptides can come without warning
- Don’t depend on floating toys to keep you safe. Inner tubes, water wings, and other inflatables are not safe substitutes for life jackets.
- Children and non-swimmers should always wear life jackets in open water.
- Don’t prolong the time you hold your breath underwater. Holding your breath longer than necessary underwater can result in a loss of consciousness and lead to drowning
- Swim only in designated swim areas. Signs are posted for a reason; there may be hidden dangers in non-designated areas.
- Don’t leave toys or other fl oatables in an unsupervised pool. Floating toys may attract children.
- Learn to swim.
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