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Take Care While Swimming - Monday, March 31, 2008

• Always swim at a beach patrolled by lifeguards, parents or guardians.
• Avoid swimming alone or unsupervised. Children should always be accompanied by adults.
• Read the signs carefully. Don’t swim on a closed beach.
• Do not swim directly after a meal.
• Float with a rip current. Don’t try to swim against it.
• Do not swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not run, jump or dive into the water. Make sure you know the conditions and how deep the water is.
• If you get in trouble, try not to panic. Instead, raise one arm up and float until help arrives.

• Red and yellow flags mean lifeguards are on patrol. Swim only in the area between the flags.
• The red flag means it is dangerous to swim. Don’t go into the water.
• The black and white flag indicates the area is zoned for surf craft and is not safe for swimmers.