The 6 Most Important Ways to Make Water Recreation Safer This Summer
National Water Safety Coalition Shares Top Action Steps to Help Prevent Drowning
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, water parks and open bodies of water. Taking proactive steps to ensure everyone's safety is vital. The National Water Safety Coalition urges families to keep the following six action steps top of mind this weekend and all summer long to help prevent drowning and water related injuries.
Provide Constant & Capable Supervision - Drowning is fast and silent. Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. Put phones away to avoid distracting activities such as checking email or social media. Stay within arm's reach of weak or non-swimmers. Designate a water-watcher. If everyone is watching the kids at the pool party, odds are no one will be when something happens. Don't just drop kids off to swim at the pool or waterpark.
Ensure Water Competency - No matter your age, learning to swim and survive in the water is one of the best ways to be safer in and around the water. Enroll kids in swimming lessons and if you can't swim, enroll yourself too. A USA Swimming Foundation study shows that if a parent doesn't know how to swim, there is only a 13 percent chance that their child will learn. You can find lessons through your local American Red Cross, park and recreation department, YMCA or swim school. For a fun way to get involved and share this message, be a part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson taking place at aquatic facilities around the globe on June 22nd.
Prevent Unsupervised Access to Water - Barriers and alarms help prevent access to water during non-swim times. Almost 70% of toddler drownings occur during non-swim times. Four-sided fencing with a self-closing, self-latching gate help prevent unplanned access.
Swim With a Buddy - Do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system.
Wear a Life Jacket - Adults and kids should always wear a properly-fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while boating. Non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers should also always wear a life jacket when in and around the water. Inflatable toys can be fun but can also provide a false sense of security. Water wings and others items marketed as swim aids are not a substitute for U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
Be Prepared for Emergencies - Learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies by learning CPR. Always have an action plan.
Premium better-for-you chocolate brand Chocxo announced today that its Chocxo Dark Milk Chocolate Toffee, Almond & Sea Salt Snaps were named as a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Best Snack Awards. The full list of winners is available online at...
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the "Company"), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced its first quarter 2024 results for the period ended March 31, 2024....
NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for signing SB 281, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, into law last week. This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of...
RevoluGROUP Canada Inc. , , (Munich: A2PU92) (the "Company") today announced that its Chairman of the Board, Bernard Lonis, will be taking a leave of absence due to health reasons. Mr. Lonis has been hospitalized this week following one planned and...
Roku has secured the exclusive multi-year rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) Sunday Leadoff live games. Starting May 19, Roku will offer Sunday MLB games for free on The Roku Channel, plus an all-new MLB Zone to help baseball fans discover live...
Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the 44th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games ? the largest adaptive sports and rehabilitation event designed exclusively for U.S. military veterans with...