Water Safety Tips

The weather has turned warmer and many of us are beginning to think about finding ways to beat the heat. A favorite past time for kids of all ages is swimming. Whether it be in your backyard, at a public pool, the lake or the beach it is always best to practice water safety.

A few tips to remember:

• NEVER swim alone and swim in designate areas preferably those supervised by a lifeguard. Little children love the water so vigilance is key!
• Install protective barriers around your home pool or hot tub, actively supervise children around water and always stay within an arms reach of young children.
• And if you do need to assist someone struggling in the water, reach or throw to a distressed swimmer, don’t go in yourself.
• Follow these simple safety tips and enjoy hours of fun splashing in the summer sun.