Water Safety (Recreational)

Playing in the water – whether swimming, boating or diving – can be fun. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. Being safe can help prevent injuries and drowning. To stay safe in the water

• Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating
• Wear a life jacket whenever you’re in a boat
• Don’t swim alone, or in bad weather
• Learn CPR
• Learn to swim and teach your children to swim
• Supervise your children when they are in the water
• Prevent sunburns – use plenty of sunscreen

• “Hot Tub Rash” and “Swimmer’s Ear” (Pseudomonas) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) – PDF

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