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What’s the Big Deal?

The term “Water Safety” refers to the knowledge and skills that every person should know to keep themselves safe around water. Whether they are swimming in a pool, hanging out at the beach or canoeing down a river, keeping yourself out of harm’s way should be your first priority.

There is no one formula for staying safe in and around water. What might be safe to do in a familiar pool might be deadly in a river or lake. The keys with water safety are to acquire the skills needed to keep yourself afloat should you find yourself in water, know the risks of the particular body of water you are near, and always stay CATIOUS and VIGLIANT near water.

With water safety, the old saying “Knowledge is Power” certainly holds true. The more you know about the risks or what to do in dangerous situations the better. Learning to swim is the most important step you can take. Life guarding and CPR are certainly good steps for anyone preparing to keep others safe.

Quick Facts

Alcohol use is involved in about 25% to 50% of adolescent and adult deaths associated with water recreation

In 2001, males accounted for 78% of drownings in the United States (CDC 2003).

Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years (CDC 2003).

Most boating fatalities from 2002 (70%) were caused by drowning.

According to Coast Guard studies, 80 % of boating accident fatalities would not have occurred if the victim had been wearing a PFD (lifejacket) at the time.

The information provided on this site should not replace your physician’s advice.