Know What To Do In An Emergency

• If a child is missing, check the water first: seconds count in preventing death of disability

• Alert the lifeguard if one is present

• Recognize the signs of someone in truble and shout for help. A swimmer needs immediate help if they

  - Are not making forward progress in the water

  - Are vertical in the water but unable to move or tread water

  -Are motionless and face down in the water

• Rescue and remove the person from the water (without putting yourself in danger)

• Ask someone to call emergency medical services (EMS). If alone, give two minutes of care, then call EMS

• Begin rescue breathing and CPR

• Use an AED if available and transfer care to advanced life support