Memorial Day Water Safety Reminders Issued

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  Clark County Public Health issued safety reminders for Memorial Day weekend“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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  Clark County Public Health noted that local lakes and rivers remain cold despite warmer air temperatures“Even as temperatures outside get warmer, local lakes and rivers are still cold enough to shock even the strongest swimmers.”
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  Clark County Public Health warns cold water can cause shock“Even as temperatures outside get warmer, local lakes and rivers are still cold enough to shock even the strongest swimmers.”
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  Clark County Public Health warns cold water can cause rapid heart rate“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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  Clark County Public Health warns cold water can cause drowning risks“Even as temperatures outside get warmer, local lakes and rivers are still cold enough to shock even the strongest swimmers. 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 follow safety tips“Public Health urges people of all ages to follow these tips for safe swimming and recreating in all bodies of water throughout the summer:”
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  Public Health emphasizes avoiding fast-moving water“Avoid fast-flowing waters, including local rivers that may appear calm and ocean beaches with riptides. Don’t swim alone.”
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  Public Health emphasizes wearing 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. By law, children 12 years and younger must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket or vest on all vessels 18 feet or smaller.”
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  Public Health emphasizes supervising children closely“Children should be supervised by adults anytime they are in or around water. Supervision requires complete attention, even if another adult is present.”
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  Public Health emphasizes checking for water quality advisories at Vancouver Lake“Public Health also encourages residents to check for water quality advisories before heading out to local lakes. 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.”
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  Public Health emphasizes checking for water quality advisories at Klineline Pond“Public Health also encourages residents to check for water quality advisories before heading out to local lakes. 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.”
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  Public Health emphasizes checking for water quality advisories at Battle Ground Lake“Public Health also encourages residents to check for water quality advisories before heading out to local lakes. 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.”
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  Advisories are posted on-site and online when bacteria or algal blooms exceed safety thresholds“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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  Residents can subscribe to the weekly newsletter In the Splash for updates“People can also subscribe to Public Health’s weekly newsletter, In the Splash, to receive advisory updates via email every Friday.”