What better way to beat the heat than a cool dip in a local river, lake, ocean or public pool? But did you know that almost 10 people drown every day across the nation?* And near-drowning accidents can leave victims with brain injury and life-long disabilities.
Practice Safe Swimming this summer by following these simple tips:
Learn to Swim – see the resources on the right
Practice floating and treading water
Don’t swim in strong tides or fast running water
Never dive or jump into shallow water or unfamiliar water
Wear a lifejacket, particularly when boating
Swim where there’s a life guard
Don’t swim while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Watch children closely near pools, spas, tubs and open water
Know your limits – drowning can happen when someone is swimming and becomes tired.
Wear sunblock – it won’t help you float, but it will protect your skin from sun damage and skin cancer. Even waterproof/sweatproof sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 2-4 hours. Reapply more frequently if you’re toweling yourself off or playing contact sports outside.
Life Jacket Sale – low cost life jackets in infant to adult sizes provided by the City of Seattle at Evans Pool. July 17th, August 15th, September 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 206-684-4961 or visit their Web site for more info.
Swim safe this summer
What better way to beat the heat than a cool dip in a local river, lake, ocean or public pool? But did you know that almost 10 people drown every day across the nation?* And near-drowning accidents can leave victims with brain injury and life-long disabilities.