🏊♂️Stay safe this summer with these swim safety tips from Gloucester County and Gloucester County EMS 🏊♀️
1. Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.
2. Constantly supervise children, no matter their swimming skills or water depth.
3. Avoid distractions, including cell phones.
4. Never leave a child unattended near water; don't trust a child's life to another child.
5. Teach children to ask permission before going near water.
6. Designate a water watcher in group settings.
In case of an emergency:
1. Recognize signs of distress and shout for help.
2. Remove the person from the water.
3. Call 911 or provide care for 2 minutes if alone, then call 911.
4. Begin rescue breathing and CPR; use an AED if available.
5. Transfer care to emergency responders.