YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Post

May is National Water Safety Month, and we're sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.#WaterSafetyMonth

May is National Water Safety Month, and the Shiawassee Family YMCA is sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer under water. The Y’s Safety Around Water program teaches the “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them, and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.#WaterSafetyMonth

May is National Water Safety Month, and we're sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 1: Make sure children know to always ask permission before going in or near the water. Teaching your children to be water smart is the first step in water safety – be sure they understand the importance of asking permission before going in or near the water. #WaterSafetyMonth

May is National Water Safety Month, and the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA is sharing tips on how we can all stay safe in and around the water. Tip # 6: Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is struggling in deep water. If an adult or child finds their friend in deep water unexpectedly, their natural reaction may be to jump in the water to try and save them. Even if they are a great swimmer, a panicked person will overpower them, pulling the rescuer underwater. An adult or child should use the Y’s Saftey Around Water approach of “reach, throw, don’t go” concept of using a long object to reach for them and pull them to safety. By using this technique, an adult or child can help their friend without compromising their own safety.#WaterSafetyMonth

Did you know May is Water Safety Awareness Month? As people flock to outdoor aquatics areas, keep these tips in mind to ensure every person, especially children, is safe: https://hubs.la/Q02x91KT0

Lesson around Water Safety with Mr A! 🙌 As the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK celebrates a decade of Drowning Prevention Week (DPW), it has been an honour to be involved in helping spread awareness about water safety as RLSS step into decade number 2! We put together a short lesson on how children can learn to be safe in and around water. These 14 minutes will be worth the watch for children, young and old ❤️ Teddo Play https://lnkd.in/eE26bZkm Topics covered in the video: 1. What is the Water Safety Code? What does it mean? 2. Learning to identify dangers in various settings: Bath Pools Lakes and Ponds Open Waters Paddling Pools, Hot Tubs & Gardens! 3. The importance of Lifeguards and listening to their advice carefully. 4. Word search and Colouring Check out the beautiful water safety resources on RLSS' website: https://www.rlss.org.uk.

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Drowning is preventable – even one drowning is too many. Let's spread awareness and educate our loved ones about water safety this summer. Learn vital, practical water safety skills. Download the RLSS Rookie Water Safety pack here: https://rb.gy/epap3e #DrowningPreventionWeek #WaterSafety #PreventDrowning

Practice water safety skills every time you get in the pool with your child like this semi-circle. Falling off the step and returning safely to the step.

As we wrap up #WaterSafetyMonth, it’s important to remember these life-saving tips for practicing water safety all summer long. Use the 5 Layers of Protection at all times: 1. Barriers and Alarms 2. Active Supervision 3. Water Competency 4. Life Jackets 5. Emergency Preparedness With the 5 layers in place, the risk of drowning is significantly reduced. These layers work together to create a comprehensive safety net, ensuring that individuals, especially children, are protected from accidental falls into water bodies. Water safety is a lifelong endeavor. Together, we can make a significant difference and keep you and your family safer!