How to Make Water Safety a Priority

Even if lifeguards are present, you should stay with your children.
Children, inexperienced swimmers and all boaters should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets
Teach children to always ask for permission before going into the water
Be a "Water Watcher"- provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising; avoid distractions including cell phones
Take specific precautions for the water environment you are in such as:
- Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers, including four-sided fencing that separates the water from the house
- At the beach, always swim in a lifeguard area