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Ocaquatics Swim School is offering important water safety tips for the coming swim and outdoor season: How to keep yourself and your family safe around Florida’s waters.
“We want to emphasize to everyone in South Florida that water safety is as critical as wearing a seatbelt,” said Ocaquatics founder Miren Oca. “In addition to providing valuable drowning prevention information to families, Ocaquatics also provides a free water safety evaluation to anyone in the community who would like to stop by one of our five indoor, warm water locations to find out their family’s level of safety around the water.”
SAFER 3 guidelines:
1. Learn the risks associated with all bodies of water (from pools and rivers to bathtubs and toilets). Reduce those risks by installing the appropriate safety mechanisms, such as a fence, door sensors, a pool drain cover, and a toilet lock. Designate an adult water watcher to monitor the pool area at all times and make sure your child understands the importance of never swimming alone or without adult supervision.
2. Make sure your child learns the basic water safety skills of floating, treading water, and swimming as young as possible. Participating in formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of drowning in children ages 1 to 4 by 88 percent. Teach children to practice these additional precautions when in open water:
● Wear your life jacket.
● Enter unfamiliar water feet first.
● Only swim in designated swimming areas.
● Look for signs that indicate potential dangers.
● Enroll today.
3. Be prepared for emergencies. Have a plan in place and always have a phone nearby to call for help if needed. If someone is struggling to stay afloat, it’s best to call for help and then Reach, Throw, Don’t Go!
● Reach with a pool noodle, broom, or paddle. Throw a ring buoy, ball, or kick board. You can also learn CPR and other lifesaving techniques.
● Don’t Go! A person who is struggling in the water may attempt to use you as a floatation device, ultimately putting you in danger.
“We’re happy to take our water safety education on the road,” Oca said. “Ocaquatics offers a 20-minute water safety introduction with handouts for classrooms throughout the Miami community. Contact us if you’re interested in spreading the water safety word with us.”
For water safety information or to see the schools’ locations visit: www.ocaquatics.com
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