The summer season means warmer weather and an increase in outdoor recreational activities like swimming, boating, and more. Accidental drownings are tragic reminders of how quickly life can be taken away. Follow these tips to ensure your safety and the safety of others in or around water:
- Read and follow all posted pool rules
- Stay alert and never leave children unattended near water
- Take swim lessons at Gwinnett’s aquatic centers
- Learn lifesaving skills like CPR
- Avoid swimming while tired or under the influence of alcohol or sleep-inducing medications
- Never swim alone
- Stay alert; even with a lifeguard on duty, your children are your responsibility.
- Install a fence or other secure barrier around home pools to keep children away from the pool when it’s not in use.
- Ensure children are wearing a fitted life jacket whenever they are around water.
- Designate a Water Watcher, a responsible adult who watches kids in the water without distractions.
Visit GwinnettSafety411.com to find more safety tips for the upcoming warmer months.
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