Enjoy Water Safely!

In 2024 alone, 249 lives were lost to accidental drowning across the UK and Ireland.
 

The Humber region is a stunning place to explore, with its beautiful coastline, rivers and lakes. But water can be unpredictable and dangerous. Even on a warm, sunny day, the water remains very cold – cold-water shock can have deadly consequences.
 

Remember: Float to Live

If you’re in trouble in the water:

🔹 Tilt your head back, keeping ears submerged

🔹 Relax and breathe normally

🔹 Spread arms and legs to stay afloat

🔹 Once calm, call for help or swim to safety

Water safety tips:

✅ Follow warning and safety signs

✅ Let someone know where you’re going if heading out alone

✅ Watch out for slip or trip hazards near water

✅ Stay clear of unstable riverbanks and cliff edges
 

If someone falls into deep water:

📞 Call 999 immediately for emergency help

📍 Use the What3Words app to share your exact location

🌊 Never enter the water to try to save someone.

Find out more at Royal Life Saving Society: https://www.rlss.org.uk/