Water Safety Tips for the Festive Season
As we enjoy the festive season, please keep these essential water safety tips in mind to protect yourself and your loved ones:
β’ Never swim alone and avoid swimming in the sea, dams, or rivers at night.
β’ Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.
β’ Always supervise children near water. Ensure they cannot access pools, ponds, water features, baths, buckets of water, or open toiletsβyoung children can drown in as little as 4 cm of water.
β’ Secure your swimming pool with a pool net or an SABS-approved fence to prevent accidental falls.
β’ Swim only in designated areas at the beach where lifeguards are present and avoid swimming too far out.
β’ Remember, swimming in the sea is very different from swimming in a pool or dam, even for experienced swimmers.
β’ Only dive into water if you can see whatβs below the surface, and always test the depth, first.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
β’ George Fire and Rescue: 044 801 6311
β’ Toll-Free Disaster Number: 087 152 9999
β’ NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute): 082 990 5955 | 087 094 9774
Stay safe and enjoy the water responsibly!
