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Tuesday
June 2026
10–12 p.m.

Seminar 1: Water Safety - Pools, Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 10:00:00 2026-06-02 12:00:00 Seminar 1: Water Safety - Pools, Lakes, Ponds and Rivers Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 City of Raleigh America/New_York public

Topics of this class include: 

  •  Buddy system: never swim alone
  • Designating a 'water watcher' - no phones, no distractions 
  • Life jacket use in boats, kayaks, and open water 
  • Designated swim areas only - why 'No Swimming' signs exist 
  • Backyard pool fencing, gate locks, and layers of protection 
  • Recognizing distress: drowning is silent, not dramatic 
  • What to do if someone is in distress: reach/throw, don't go 
  • Do not swim in Raleigh rivers alone - current and visibility hazards 
  • Child CPR and calling 911 - first three minutes matter most

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1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615

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