Rules for safe behavior on and near water bodies

Among the main causes of accidents on water is a gross violation of safety rules. Quite often, swimming in reservoirs not adapted and not equipped for these purposes ends tragically. There are many cases when some people, showing off their skills, swim far from the shore, dive and jump into the water in unfamiliar places. As a result of such actions, one can not only die, but also end up in a wheelchair for life due to injuries sustained from impacts.

That is, we see that water is indeed a dangerous element that forgives no one's mistakes. And if safety rules are not followed, both those who cannot swim and those who can swim well can drown. Accidents can happen in large and small bodies of water, and the main cause of their occurrence is human carelessness.

Unfortunately, quite often during long school holidays, children are left to themselves and, with the onset of warm weather, are drawn to the water. During this time, adults need to be especially vigilant, as a tragedy can happen in an instant, and it doesn't matter how old the child is – a preschooler or a teenager – they should only swim and play near water bodies under adult supervision. Unfortunately, once a tragedy has occurred, nothing can be fixed or undone, so it is better to take all safety measures in a timely manner, organize reasonable leisure activities for your children, and most importantly – never leave them unsupervised, not even for a minute.

Inspector of the Special Department for Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations of the Miory District Department for Emergency Situations                              O.M. Girzhda