Cranbourne Primary School
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Water Safety Resources
With the warm weather now upon us, many families will be seeking to spend time outdoors and possibly travel to locations throughout the county and beyond that have open water, including lakes, rivers, canals, or even coastal waters - but unfortunately, higher heat means higher risk!
Latest research tells us that the risk of accidental drowning is five times higher when the air temperature is 25 degrees or higher, and every year we see a tragic spike in drownings during the hot weather. And most of them are preventable. We want to make sure families are aware of the possible risks and are taking all the necessary steps when near and/or on the water.
With this in mind, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service have asked us to share vital water safety messages with families in order to help keep you safe whilst still enjoying the water.
Below are a number of resources from the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS).
RLSS Water Safety Code
Whenever you are around water:
In an Emergency:
Additional Resources