With lakes, pools, and waterways at the heart of life in the Okanagan, the City of Vernon is encouraging residents to make water safety a priority during National Drowning Prevention Week.
Water activities are a cherished part of summer, but they also come with risks. National Drowning Prevention Week serves as an important reminder that many drowning incidents can be prevented through awareness, education, supervision, and safe practices around water.
The City of Vernon is proud to support drowning prevention through community education, aquatic programming, and year-round opportunities for residents to develop swimming and water safety skills.
Water safety tips
Residents are encouraged to remember these key water safety practices:
- Always supervise children in and around water
- Wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or paddling
- Know your limits and be aware of changing water conditions
- Learn to swim and build your water safety knowledge
- Be prepared and know what to do in an emergency
Join our World Drowning Prevention Day event
As part of World Drowning Prevention Day, the City of Vernon will host a special community water safety event at Lakeview Pool on July 25.
The event will feature water safety education, family-friendly activities including swim challenges, a trivia wheel, crafts and opportunities to win prizes.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, July 25
- Location: Lakeview Pool
- Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learn more
Visit the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon for additional water safety information and drowning prevention resources, including:
- National Drowning Prevention Week resources
- Water Smart® safety information
- Boating, swimming, and waterfront safety tips
Visit: lifesaving.bc.ca
Together, we can help create a safer community and ensure everyone enjoys Vernon’s waterways responsibly this summer.