2024 Drowning Prevention

World Drowning Prevention Week

July, 2024

WHEREAS: the mission of the Lifesaving Society Canada is to prevent drowning throughout this great country, and even one drowning in Ontario is one too many; and

WHEREAS: most drownings are preventable in a Water Smart community, and only through Water Smart education and a healthy respect for the potential danger that any body of water may present can we truly enjoy the beauty and recreation opportunities offered by these bodies of water; and

WHEREAS: the Lifesaving Society urges Canadians and residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury to supervise children who are in and around the water, to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities, and to wear a Personal Flotation Device or lifejacket at all times when boating; and

WHEREAS: the Lifesaving Society Canada has declared July 21-27, 2024 National Drowning Prevention Week to focus on the drowning problem and the hundreds of lives that could be saved this year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That His Worship Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim July 21-27, 2024 as NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario and do commend its thoughtful recognition to all citizens.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR SPECIAL NDPW ACTIVITIES:

The BWG Leisure Centre’s Bradford Lions Aquatics Centre is hosting special activities daily from July 21 to 27^th including educational workshops, and interactive social media campaigns. Every day has had a different theme all geared towards increasing awareness of water safety and drowning prevention. Residents are encouraged to participate and learn more about how to stay safe in and around the water.

For details, please visit bwgleisurecentre.ca or call 905-775-PLAY (7529).