The Fidelis Care Blog

During the hot summer months, many of us spend time at the beach, lake, or pool. Water safety is important for children and adults. Here are some tips to help you stay safe as you enjoy the water:

• Always watch children while they are swimming or near water. Never leave children alone near water. A child or weak swimmer can drown in less than a minute.
• Teach children to always ask before they go in the water.
• Take swimming lessons. Make sure children have basic swimming skills like treading water and floating.
• Never swim alone.
• Swim as close as you can to a lifeguard. Always listen to lifeguards.
• If swimming in the ocean, be aware of rip currents. If you get caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore.
• When fishing or boating, wear a life jacket even if you don’t go in the water.
• Never dive into shallow water. Never dive into water if you aren't sure if it is deep enough. Go into water feet first.

Follow these tips to help everyone stay safe in and around the water. Have a great summer!

Sources

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html