Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition

Drowning doesn't just happen to non-swimmers in the summer. Learn how to be safe in water when the temperature drops. https://bit.ly/38hwmzq

Stay off the ice! Restez hors de la glace! No ice is without risk La glace pose toujours un risque... Measure clear hard ice in several places Mesurer la glace dure claire à plusieurs endroits Even thick ice may be weak Même la glace épaisse peut être faible The ice on our waterways is not thick enough to venture onto L'épaisseur de la glace sur les cours d’eau n’est pas sécuritaire pour s’y aventurer Ice thickness/quality can change rapidly and its appearance is misleading La qualité de glace peut changer rapidement et son apparence est trompeuse In case of emergency, call 911 right away En cas d’urgence, appelez le 911 sans délais #IceSafety #ColdWaterShock #NoIceIsSafeIce #EauFroide #SécuritéSurLaGlace

Did you know approximately 35% of drownings in Canada occur from October to April when most people have no intention of going into the water? If you enter t...he water unexpectedly: Take a minute. The initial effects of cold-water pass in less than a minute so don't try to swim straight away. Relax and float on your back to catch your breath. Try to get hold of something that will help you float. Keep calm then call for help or swim for safety if you're able. #WaterWednesday #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

Soyez vigilant! Be vigilant!

Don’t get caught on thin ice. If your pet ventures on to thin ice, do not follow them. What you need to know https://bit.ly/2Kmzejc ~ Pensez-y deux fois avant de vous aventurer sur la glace. Si votre animal s'aventure sur la glace mince, ne le suivez pas. https://bit.ly/2Obz5Al

Register for Swimming Lessons! Inscrivez-vous pour les cours de natation!

Ice Safety Tip: Always measure ice before going out on it. Consigne de sécurité sur la glace : Toujours mesurer l’épaisseur de la glace avant de s’y aventurer.

Drowning is a year-round problem! 36% of drownings in Ontario occur from October through April, when water temperatures are COLD. Immersion into cold water is s...hocking and limits your chances of survival. Do you know how to reduce and prevent the risk? CSBC.ca has a series of videos on Cold Water Awareness: https://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness // Learn more - Stay safe - Be Water Smart - SHARE THE MESSAGE! #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #watersmart #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #reducetherisk #lifejackets #hypothermia #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #CSBC

Be prepared for Cold Water Shock. Wear a lifejacket! Soyez prêt pour le choc d'eau froide. Portez un gilet de sauvetage! #SoyezPrudents #StaySafe #DrowningPrevention #PreventionDeLaNoyade

Register for swimming lessons! Winter aquatic programs are open for registration as of Tuesday at 9pm! ... #DrowningPrevention See more

Veuillez inscrire pour les cours de natation de l’hiver 2021! Inscription ouvert dès mardi à 21h... #PreventionDeLaNoyade

Heading out for a late-season boating adventure or fishing trip? Be prepared in case of accidental immersion cold water could literally take your breath away.... Be sure to: 1. Always wear your PFD when out on the water. 2. Dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature, with layers of clothing for thermal protection. 3. Have a re-boarding device on your boat to allow for self-rescue. 4. Know the signs of hypothermia. Be prepared to seek shelter to minimize the risk of hypothermia becoming severe. Visit csbc.ca for more tips on Stretching the Season and Cold Water Awareness. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #drowning #watersmart #boat #boats #boating #boatingseason #boatingfun #boatingdaily #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #csbc #boatingtips #lifejackets #safeboating #stretchingtheseason #coldwaterawareness

November is here, but that doesn’t mean your boating adventures are done for the year! There’s still time to enjoy the water even as temperatures start to cool.... Keep these tips in mind: 1. Dress for the water temperature: wear thermal protection (and a PFD, of course), and keep spare clothing on board. 2. Keep checking the weather: the mixing of warm and cold air can spawn late summer high winds and waves. 3. Watch for hazards: water levels may have fluctuated from normal summer levels, meaning previously visible hazards could now be submerged. By exercising caution and being self-sufficient on the water, you can enjoy boating well into the fall. Visit csbc.ca for more tips on how to stretch the season. #lifesavingsocietyontario #thelifeguardingexperts #watersafety #drowningprevention #drowningispreventable #drowning #watersmart #boat #boats #boating #boatingseason #boatingfun #boatingdaily #boatingsafety #knowbeforeyougo #csbc #boatingtips #lifejackets #safeboating #stretchingtheseason #coldwaterawareness

Happy Halloween! Joyeuse Halloween! ~ Be #HalloWise! Go for a spooky swim with members of your household! ~ Soyez #HalloAvisé! Allez nager avec les membres de votre foyer! ... ~ #DrowningPrevention #WithinArmsReach #PhysicalDistancing #MaskUpOttawa See more

Saviez-vous que les noyades dans le bain représentent 12 % de toutes les noyades au Canada, et que les enfants et les personnes âgées sont les plus touchés ? Ga...rdez toujours un œil sur vos enfants dans le bain et placez des autocollants antidérapants dans la baignoire pour aider à prévenir les chutes. See more