WaterSafety

The five “Don’ts” to preventdrowning

Don’t stay in the water for anextended period of time: Do not stay in the water for an extended period oftime to prevent hypothermia

Don’t dive: Do not dive or engagein any dangerous behavior

Don’t go in the water tired: Do notswim or play in the water when you are feeling tired

Don’t be in the water alone: Payattention to where your companions are at all times and do not go in the wateralone

Don’t play around: Do not playaround and/or pull pranks on people in the water

The five “Do’s” to prevent drowning

Do pay attention: Pay attention toweather reports and do not play in the water in bad weather conditions

Do stay calm: Try to stay calm andrelax when you fall into the water

Do be careful: Because lake andstream environments differ considerably from land environments, please exercisecaution when in the water

Do follow the rules: Go in thewater only when there are life-saving equipment and lifeguards nearby

Do warm up: Warm up before going inthe water and do not wear jeans when going in the water