Know the water conditions.
- Open water safety plans should always include an adult Water Watcher around the water.
- Water conditions in lakes and oceans can vary on a daily basis. From clear to murky and calm to rough waters, it’s important to know the condition of the water before getting in.
Have a safety plan in place.
- If an emergency does happen, remember, seconds count. Call 911 immediately and then begin CPR while EMS is in route.
- Whether it’s your boat and/or lake house or a friends, make sure there is a safety plan in place before your child gets anywhere near the water. We recommend a “toe in/vest on” policy, in or out of the boat. If a toe is in the water, a life jacket goes on.
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