Stay safe in the water and on the coast this summer with these resources

This Drowning Prevention Week we are sharing some Humber resources to help stay safe in the water and on the coast this summer.

Humber Water Safety Tips

Take a look at our Water Safety page over on our website for tips and advice on how to stay safe this summer.

The Humber region is home to beautiful beaches along the East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire coasts, offering great opportunities for outdoor activities. However, water can be dangerous if safety precautions aren’t followed. 

RNLI Float To Live Campaign

If you get into trouble in the water:

• Don’t panic or try to swim hard
  
• Tilt your head back, relax, and float
  

The RNLI's Float to Live campaign provides a simple five-step guide and a short video on how to stay safe.

Link to resource

Humberside Fire and Rescue

The Humber region is dominated by a long stretch of coastline and a large dangerous tidal river splitting it in two. Follow this advice to stay safe in and around water, whether it be the sea, a lake, a river, or a reservoir:

• If you are going out on your own, let someone know where you are going and when you are coming back
  
• Obey any warning or safety signs
  
• Look out for trip or slip hazards around water and stick to proper pathways
  
• Remember river banks and cliff edges may be unstable and give way
  
• Don't fool around near water, especially if you have been drinking – look out for each other and raise the alarm if you see someone in trouble
  

Find out more information here

Swim England's Learn To Swim Resource

Swimming is a key life skill that boosts confidence and improves safety in water.

The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme offers lessons for children and adults, with certification available. 

Hear from parents in the video below about why the progressive stages of the Learn to Swim Programme suit their children and help them become safe and confident in the water, as well as having plenty of fun.

RLSS UK's Water Safety Code

The Water Safety Code is the cornerstone of water safety education, offering easy-to-remember tips that can save lives. Whether you're at home, by the coast, or near any body of water, this code helps you make quick, informed decisions and know what to do in an emergency.

The Water Safety Code Includes:

• Stop and Think: Assess your surroundings. Identify potential dangers and follow local safety signs and advice.
  
• Stay Together: Always go with friends or family when near water. Swim only at lifeguarded locations.
  

And In an Emergency:

• Call 999: If you're at the coast, request the Coastguard. Never enter the water to perform a rescue.
  
• Float: If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help. If someone else is in trouble, throw something that floats to them.
  

For more water safety tips and full details on the Water Safety Code, visit RLSS UK's website

Learn the Water Safety Code with RLSS UK's cartoon: