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Hello,

There were NO Incident Reports taken by IITPSD on 4/25/2013.

Public Safety Tip of the Day: Water Safety

Insist on Adult Supervision.

• Swim in areas where there are lifeguards when possible.
• Constantly watch your children in or near the water.
• Keep young children within arm’s reach.
• Assign adults to watch children at social events.
• Never drink or allow the use of alcohol or other drugs during water and boating activities or while supervising children.

Learn to Swim.

• If you don’t know how to swim well, find someone to teach you.
• Learn to tread water for at least 10 minutes.
• Make sure your children learn to swim. Upgrade their swimming skills each year. Check about lessons at your local pool or lifeguarded beach.

Know the Water.

• Make sure the water is safe for diving. When in doubt, don’t dive or jump.
• Check for hidden objects, currents and water plants.
• Be aware that cold water can kill, even on hot summer days. Stay close to shore and rest if you are cold or tired.

Thank you,