Water Safety Reminder During the Summer Holidays

Water Safety Reminder During the Summer Holidays

Hi Resident

With the warm weather continuing, our Prevention teams have been visiting local rivers and lakes during the summer holidays after reports of people entering the water, including families with young children.

While cooling off may seem appealing, it's important to remember that open water can be far more dangerous than it looks.

Even on the hottest days, rivers and lakes can remain dangerously cold. Entering the water suddenly can trigger cold water shock, causing an involuntary gasp, loss of breathing control and panic within seconds.

We are asking everyone to take extra care around open water and to share these important safety messages with family and friends:

The water is often much colder than it looks.

Cold water shock can affect anyone, regardless of age or swimming ability.

Avoid entering the water to cool off, particularly at unsupervised locations. Visit local swimming pools/lido instead.

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, remember Float to Live: lie back, spread your arms and legs, stay calm and focus on controlling your breathing.

One conversation could prevent a split-second decision with serious consequences.

Thank you for helping us spread these important water safety messages and keep our communities safe.

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Sam Jones
(Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Communications Supervisor, Humberside)

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