July 19-25 is National Drowning Prevention Week

July 19-25 is National Drowning Prevention Week

Mahogany Lake is an unsupervised open-water environment — water safety starts at home with you.

This week, the community came together to mark National Drowning Prevention Week with a daily series of tips, pop-up water safety booths, and a Water Safety Jeopardy game at the Farmers' Market. The message all week has been simple: a little preparation goes a long way on open water.

70%
of drowning fatalities occur in open bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. At Mahogany Lake there are no lifeguards and individuals are responsible for their own safety.

Throughout the week, the Lifesaving Society's guidance covered everything from packing the right essentials before heading to the water to the basics of swimming with a buddy and staying within arm's reach of young children.

Day 2 of 7

Open Water Safety

Open Water Safety — Day 2, graphic 1
Simple choices, safer summers
Open Water Safety — Day 2, graphic 2
4 ways to stay safe in open water
Open Water Safety — Day 2, graphic 3
70% of fatalities occur in open water
Day 3 of 7

Be Lake Ready

Be Lake Ready — Day 3, graphic 1
Preparation starts before you enter the water
Be Lake Ready — Day 3, graphic 2
3 ways to be lake ready
Be Lake Ready — Day 3, graphic 3
Visit our water safety pop-up booth
Day 4 of 7

Swim to Survive®

Swim to Survive — Day 4, graphic 1
Essential skills for open-water safety
Swim to Survive — Day 4, graphic 2
Roll, tread, swim
Swim to Survive — Day 4, graphic 3
Water Safety Jeopardy at the Farmers' Market
Day 5 of 7

Active Supervision

Active Supervision — Day 5, graphic 1
Stay close, stay focused
Active Supervision — Day 5, graphic 2
Nearly 100% linked to distracted supervision
Active Supervision — Day 5, graphic 3
Visit our water safety pop-up booth
Day 6 of 7

Alcohol & Substance Use

Alcohol and Substance Use — Day 6, graphic 1
Substances and water don't mix
Alcohol and Substance Use — Day 6, graphic 2
2 in 5 fatalities involve alcohol or drugs
Alcohol and Substance Use — Day 6, graphic 3
Visit our water safety pop-up booth

Missed the pop-up booth at Main Beach or the Water Safety Jeopardy at the Farmers' Market? Free resources and lifejacket-fitting tips are always available, just reach out to the MHOA team and we'll point you in the right direction.

Be Lake Smart. Wear a Lifejacket. Swim With a Buddy.

Have questions about water safety at Mahogany Lake? Get in touch with us.

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