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The Lifesaving Society wants to remind everyone of a few basic drowning prevention facts that could save your life.

People drown most often in unsupervised aquatic situations. No lifeguard means no one is watching, no one is reminding you not to do dumb things and there may be no one to rescue you if you get into trouble. Swim in supervised locations.

Never swim alone. If you can’t access a supervised aquatic facility you may choose one of the beautiful lakes, rivers and ocean beaches that dot our province or your own back yard pool.

If you are alone and get into trouble — you will die alone. Having someone around to notice you are in trouble, throw you an assist or just call for help can increase your chances of survival exponentially. Always swim with a buddy.

You would never drink and drive your car, and you always wear your seatbelt. So why would you drink and drive a boat or not where a lifejacket? Its not different — dead is dead. Always wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device and boat sober.

Keep toddlers within arm’s reach and older kids in sight around water. You are the person who keeps them safe, biking with a helmet and buckle into the car. You are the one who should keep them safe around water. In 12 seconds, the time it takes to read a paragraph in your book, your child can slip beneath the water and be gone or ever. Be your family’s lifeguard.

The Lifesaving Society mission is to prevent drowning and water related injury though swimming, lifesaving and lifeguard training and public education.