Drowning Prevention Week to kick off with event at Westwood Lake

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed July 15, 2015 3:15 PM

Summary

July 19 kicks off National Drowning Prevention Week. The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment department invites the public to a fun day focusing on water safety. The kick-off event runs from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Westwood Lake Park. Activities include Swim to Survive skills demonstrations, games and contests.

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Key Points

A Drowning Prevention Week kick-off event will be held in Westwood Lake Park on Sunday, July 19 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19-25) raises awareness of the need for drowning prevention.

Quotes

"The most important water skill one can learn is drowning prevention. Join us on Sunday for some fun activities with an emphasis on water safety."

Michial Seginowich

Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Michial Seginowich

Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

michial.seginowich@nanaimo.ca

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