Safety on reservoirs in summer

In summer, certain rules of safe behavior should be observed on reservoirs. First, you should avoid bathing in unfamiliar places that are not specially equipped for this purpose.
Secondly, when bathing, it is forbidden to:
- swim beyond the boundaries of the bathing zone;
- swim up to moving ships, boats, speedboats, catamarans, jet skis;
- dive and stay under water for a long time;
- jump into the water in unfamiliar places, from berths, etc. structures not adapted for these purposes;
- stay in cold water for a long time;
- swimming on an empty stomach;
- to conduct games in the water related to diving and capturing each other;
- to swim on boards, sun beds, logs, inflatable mattresses and chambers (beyond the limits of the swimming norm);
- give false alarm shouts;
If you do not have the skill to swim, you should not swim beyond the boundaries of the bathing area, it is life-threatening.

It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to swim in water bodies equipped with warning notices "BATHING IS PROHIBITED!"
Remember! Only strict observance of measures of safe behavior on the water can prevent trouble.
DEAR PARENTS!
The safety of children's lives in reservoirs in many cases depends only on you!
In connection with the onset of hot weather, in order to prevent the death of children on reservoirs in the summer, we appeal to you with a convincing request: to conduct explanatory work on the rules of behavior on natural and artificial reservoirs and the consequences of their violation. This will prevent accidents with your children on the water, the lives of your children today and tomorrow depend on it.

Bathing is strictly prohibited:
- children without adult supervision;
- in unfamiliar places;
- on air mattresses, cameras and other swimming facilities (without adult supervision);
The following rules must be observed:
Before entering the water, do a warm-up by doing a few light exercises.
Gradually enter the water, making sure that the water temperature is comfortable for the body (not lower than the established norm).
When swimming in a natural pond, do not swim behind the established fence signs, do not swim close to motorboats and other swimming facilities.
To avoid overheating, relax on the beach in a hat.
Avoid situations of unjustified risk, pranks on the water.

Press service of the Emergency Department of the Almaty region