Water Safety Advice

With the Holiday Season and warm weather now here and for the coming months, many will pay visits to natural beauty spots such as our Beaches, Reservoirs, Rivers and other open water locations in our County.

We advise you, prior to paying a visit to these locations, to visit the website from our colleagues from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)  - Water Safety Advice And Tips - Know The Risks

As stated from the RNLI:

“Heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active. But, if you're not careful, it's a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Conditions can change quickly and if you're not prepared, you can easily get caught out.”

Please see below links to the RNLI Website for the following advice:

Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water? Float by following these five simple steps – it could save your life. - Float To Live – What To Do In An Emergency – RNLI

Cold water shock - RNLI Water Safety - The Dangers Of Cold Water Shock

Beach safety - RNLI Beach Safety – Top Five Tips To Stay Safe By The Sea

Know the risks - RNLI sea safety: Know the risks in and beside the water

How to call for help at sea - How To Call For Help At Sea - RNLI Safety Advice

There is also Safety Advice when it comes to different Water Activities:

Choose your activity - Safety advice

Finally, If you do find yourself in an emergency or spot someone else in trouble, you should call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

If you are inland and see someone in difficulty on the water, be it on a river or a lake, you should ask for Fire and Rescue when you call for help.