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Memorial Day Weekend Water Safety

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

Life preserver in water Planning on being poolside or lakeside this Memorial Day weekend? Practice these water safety tips!

Memorial Day weekend is upon us! After a year of lockdowns, curfews, school closures, and social distancing due to the covid-19 pandemic, we are now able to catch up and socialize with friends and family. We are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel now that vaccines are available to the public and cases have been on the decline. Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer and what better way to kick it off then heading outdoors and enjoying some much needed time with your loved ones?

Whether you’ll be hanging out poolside or visiting one of our many nearby lakes, SERVPRO of Avondale/Goodyear/Southwest Phoenix has provided a list of some water safety tips.

Water Safety

  • Make sure you have a pool fence to prevent babies and toddlers from going in.
  • Always supervise children while they are out in the water. Never leave them unattended, especially those that cannot swim.
  • Provide life jackets to those who aren’t able to swim and make sure they wear it properly.
  • Do not swim alone, especially in lakes or rivers.
  • Never jump on or push others when in the water.
  • Be careful of currents, especially in lakes and rivers.
  • Do not drink alcohol if you are operating a boat.
  • It’s helpful to learn CPR and know of rescue techniques.

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