Clark County Public Health Issues Summer Water Safety Reminders

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  Clark County Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions around local lakes and rivers“Body This Memorial Day weekend, Clark County Public Health is reminding people to take caution in and around local lakes and rivers.”
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  Memorial Day weekend approachesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Clark County Public Health warns that water temperatures remain cold despite warmer air“Even as temperatures outside get warmer, local lakes and rivers are still cold enough to shock even the strongest swimmers.”
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  Cold water temperatures can cause sudden physical reactions like rapid breathing and heart rate increases“When a swimmer’s body hits the cold water, it can trigger a sudden, rapid increase in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.”
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  Sudden physical reactions may lead to drowning“When a swimmer’s body hits the cold water, it can trigger a sudden, rapid increase in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. The uncontrolled breathing can cause people to gasp and inhale water, leading to potential drowning.”
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  Clark County Public Health urges residents to avoid fast-moving waters“Avoid fast-flowing waters, including local rivers that may appear calm and ocean beaches with riptides. Don’t swim alone.”
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  Residents are urged to never swim aloneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are urged to wear life jackets“Wear a life jacket. Children, teens and adults should wear life jackets while boating, using a personal watercraft, inner tubing or while using other water sports equipment. Life jackets should also be worn while swimming in lakes, rivers or the ocean. Life jackets are available to borrow from loaner stations at several local waterbodies.”
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  Residents are urged to check water quality advisories before entering any body of water“Public Health also encourages residents to check for water quality advisories before heading out to local lakes.”
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  Public Health monitors three designated swim beaches for bacteria and harmful algal blooms“Throughout the summer, Public Health monitors the water quality at the county’s three designated swim beaches – Vancouver Lake, Klineline Pond and Battle Ground Lake – checking the waterbodies for bacteria that could make swimmers sick. Public Health also monitors swim beaches and other local waterbodies for harmful algal blooms that can pose a health risk to people and can be fatal to pets.”
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  Public Health issues advisories when necessary“When Public Health issues water quality advisories, signs are posted at the waterbody and information about the advisories is posted on the Public Health website and social media.”
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  Signs are posted at waterbodies“When Public Health issues water quality advisories, signs are posted at the waterbody and information about the advisories is posted on the Public Health website and social media.”
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  Updates are shared via website“When Public Health issues water quality advisories, signs are posted at the waterbody and information about the advisories is posted on the Public Health website and social media.”
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  Updates are shared via social media“When Public Health issues water quality advisories, signs are posted at the waterbody and information about the advisories is posted on the Public Health website and social media.”
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  Updates are shared via a weekly newsletter called 'In the Splash'“People can also subscribe to Public Health’s weekly newsletter, In the Splash, to receive advisory updates via email every Friday.”