National Water Safety Month

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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