Water Safety (Recreational)

Playing in the water - whether swimming, boating or diving - can be fun. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. Being safe can help prevent injuries and drowning. To stay safe in the water

• Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating
• Don't swim alone, or in bad weather
• Learn CPR
• Learn to swim
• Supervise your children when they are in the water
• Teach your children to swim

External Resources

Avery Safety Consulting - Safety consultation and testimony for the sports, leisure, and entertainment industries, specializing in amusement parks, recreational facilities, and water parks. Firm located in Orlando, Florida.

Anderson Recreational Design, Inc. - Specializing in playgrounds, water slides, shelters, safety surfacing, and outdoor sports equipment.

Water Course - An Alabama Power Foundation Inc. initiative. Exhibits feature: hydroelectric generation, Alabama's river systems, water quality and environmental issues, water conservation, fish and plant life in Alabama's rivers, recreational opportunities and water safety, timber management.

Two Daze Pleasure Yacht Club - Social club that encourages recreational boating between members in and around Lake Allatoona. Features water safety and skills education, entertainment and diversion, and community calendar of social philanthropic efforts.

Anderson Swim Centers - Find out about swimming and water safety classes, as well as recreational programs; jointly operated by School District Five and the City.

Wiltrading Maritime Fire & Safety - Wiltrading Maritime Fire & Safety is a leading supplier to the Australian marine commercial-, military-, cruise- and recreational industries. Specializing in marine fire and safety products and services as well as rope, twine and water jet propulsion systems, Wiltrading represent a number of national- and international principals such as Unitor, Hamilton, Pyrogen, Kidde, Viking, Crewsaver, SMA, Seven Oceans, Atlas and Dae Sung

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