The Town of Saugeen Shores has launched a series of water safety videos during National Drowning Prevention Week, July 19 to 25, 2020.

In a July 21 media release, with the impact of COVID-19 on aquatic programming, education for individuals spending time at the waterfront and in backyard pools is especially important.

According to the Lifesaving Society, approximately 166 Ontarians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Parents and guardians must always supervise children around the water and must keep young children within arm’s reach.

Videos and other water safety resources, including Saugeen Shores' award-winning Waterfront Safety Guide are available at saugeenshores.ca/water-safety.

Topics covered by the videos include:

Open water safety and beach reminders: https://youtu.be/K-CAaINBe_0
Backyard pool safety: https://youtu.be/CkqJiawkrAQ
How to use Saugeen Shores’ life saving stations: https://youtu.be/Qwc_gXBTY9I
New COVID-19 precautions at the Harbour: https://youtu.be/PTa_zFAdJBM

“With 18 kilometres of shoreline in Saugeen Shores, learning how to be safe around water is critical for those living in or visiting our community,” said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “We hope everyone watches these new informative videos and stays safe this summer.”

The Town will be sharing messages from the Lifesaving Society this week through social media and encourages everyone to join the conversation and share the messages using the hashtags #SSWaterSafety and #NDPW2020.