Plan on spending your time at the pool or at the beach?
While this is exactly how many people plan on spending their time after a cold winter, ER24 urges the public to be responsible while welcoming the warmer months.
Drowning, especially during the warmer months, is a common occurrence.
Below are some tips to keep in mind to prevent drowning:
• Remember that anyone, including people who can swim, are at risk of drowning. Avoid taking risks and being overconfident.
• Refrain from drinking alcohol if you plan on swimming or if you are supervising others who are swimming. Remember that alcohol impairs movement and thinking.
• Children must always be supervised while around water or if swimming. Never allow a child to swim without adult supervision.
• Keep your pool covered with an approved safety/pool net when not in use. It is a good idea to put a fence around your pool if it is not fenced.
• Never dive into or act recklessly around a pool. Remember that you could easily fall or slip into the water and get injured.
• Do not swim far out into the ocean. You may struggle due to fatigue or get swept away. Swim in designated areas. • Wear a life jacket especially when participating in water sports.
• Never swim alone.
• Learn how to swim if you do not know how to.
• It is vital that you learn first aid and CPR. You never know when you may need to assist someone in need.
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