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Open Water Safety Checklist

Use this checklist to keep children safe when visiting rivers, oceans and lakes.

Open Water Safety Checklist
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Open Water Safety Checklist

THE FIVE HIDDEN HAZARDS OF OPEN WATER

Teachers, Providers and Program Administrators: Use this checklist to keep children safe when visiting rivers, oceans and lakes. Also, share this downloadable resource with parents and families:

  1. E-mail to parents and families.
  2. Share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the Hashtag #MDFamiliesEngage.
  3. Download, print and distribute to parents and families.
  4. Place on the family communication board.

Parents and Families: Always monitor your children in and around the water. Also, teach them how to swim. 

Discover more safety tips to download and share with families:

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