It’s Drowning Prevention Week.
The Lifesaving Society designates the third full week in July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention.
Canadians drown while involved in a wide variety of activities in many types of aquatic settings that range from rivers to backyard pools.
The overall goal of DPW is to increase awareness of the risks associated with activities in, on and around water and ice; and modify at-risk behaviours to eliminate drowning and water-related injury.
Over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually.
Boaters and swimmers are being reminded to always wear a life jacket or PFD when out on the water.
Keep you and your family safe and “know before you go” …
#ThinkBeforeYouSink as we enter #DrowningPreventionweek. Wearing your lifejacket starting today just like Holly could well save your life! #SGBOPP @gbtownship@tinytownship @TayTownship@ChimnissingNews@MidlandON
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^DH pic.twitter.com/ZYPkCLByQt— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) July 18, 2021
#SGBOPP officers remind all water users as we head into #DrowningPrevention week that #DrowningIsPreventable. Please #ThinkBeforeYouSink and wear your life jacket. ^DH pic.twitter.com/NRIuZTbXeR
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) July 16, 2021
Lets work together to prevent drownings this summer! https://t.co/XQSBbXnc65
— Lifesaving Society Canada / Société de sauvetage (@RLSSCanada) June 16, 2021
This week is #DrowningPreventionWeek. To reduce the risk of drowning while boating, wear an approved lifejacket to keep you afloat. Learn how to choose the right one here: https://t.co/DBbJL7xyxQ #BoatingSafety #WearIt #NDPW2021 pic.twitter.com/h1I93ygnIC
— Transport Canada (@Transport_gc) July 19, 2021