Following water safety can reduce the risk of drowning substantially. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA ─ Temecula’s Community Services Department’s Aquatics division reminded residents that May is Water Safety Month and is the perfect time to make sure the family is taking the appropriate steps to ensure they are enjoying all bodies of water safely.The city’s lifeguards spend a great deal of time training, preparing and practicing lifesaving skills to keep swimmers safe in and around the water. Water safety, however, extends far beyond the city pools, especially in Southern California where swimming is a year-round activity.Water safety is as easy as the ABCs. The ABCs of Water Safety create layers of protection for swimmers.
A – Active adult supervision
Keeping both eyes on swimmers in the water is one of the best ways to prevent drownings.
B – Barriers
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