County Joins Cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg to Promote Water Safety Day

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County Joins Cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg to Promote Water Safety Day

Montgomery County Recreation is joining the Recreation departments of the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg to host a free Water Safety Day event on Friday, May 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane.

“Every year, children and adults suffer preventable accidents at local pools,” said County Executive Isiah Leggett. “Keeping our residents safe is one of our greatest priorities and I encourage everyone to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from unnecessary injury.”

The free event will include information stations that provide resources on a variety of topics, including swim level testing, the importance of personal flotation devices, how to safely reach and assist someone struggling in the water and the importance of sunscreen to prevent serious skin damage.

Participants at the event will receive a pool safety passport that can be stamped at each safety statio ...more

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