Water is part of everyday life and recreation—but it demands respect. Drowning is fast and silent, and most incidents are preventable when simple controls are applied together. This page provides a concise overview of the essentials before you download the detailed Do’s & Don’ts.

Our approach: layers of protection

1. Active supervision: Designate a Water Watcher and keep constant, distraction-free attention on swimmers—especially children and weak swimmers.

2. Safe places: Choose designated, lifeguarded areas and always swim with a buddy.

3. Barriers at home: Secure pools with four-sided fencing, self-closing, self-latching gates, and alarms to prevent unsupervised access, particularly during non-swim times.

4. Skills and gear: Build strong swim skills. Use properly fitted, approved life jackets in open water and on all boats. Inflatables and toys are not safety devices.

5. Emergency readiness: Keep rescue equipment and first-aid/AED accessible. Learn CPR/AED and practice your site’s Emergency Action Plan.

These fundamentals reduce risk in pools, beaches, marinas, compounds, schools, and events.

Please Download: Detailed Do’s & Don’ts for Swimming & Drowning Safety Awareness and share it with family, staff, and guests.

Small, consistent actions—watching the water, using barriers, wearing life jackets, and knowing CPR—save lives.