Float Like A Duck
Water Safety Initiative
MISSION:
Educating the public on the importance of SAFETY while celebrating the joys of water sports!
Launched in 2003, the water safety initiative has become a valuable program in the Las Vegas community and beyond
the city limits with a diverse array of activities and outreach to promote swimming and water safety skills.
The initiative has been recognized Nationally and Locally with numerous accolades for its programming and impact.
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Practice the ABCD’s of Water Safety
Duckie’s ABCD Water Safety Checklist
Seguridad en el agua lista ABCD
Adult Supervision: Always have an adult present
Supervisión Adulta: Siempre tenga a un adulto
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Barriers: Layers of barriers - alarms, fencing, pool covers, locks & gates
Barreras: Tenga capas de barreras como alarmas, cercas, cubiertas de piscina, cerraduras y puertas
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Classes: Take swimming, lifesaving, and CPR classes
Clases: Tome clases de natación, de salvamento, y de resucitación cardiopulmonar
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Devices: Have life jackets, P.F.D.’s (personal floatation devices), and rescue tools
Dispositivos: Tenga DPF (dispositivos personale de flotación), chalecos salvavidas y herramintas de rescate disponibles
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Water Safety Coloring Book
Duckie’s Water Safety Coloring Book
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Water Safety Videos
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Fit Your Child with a Proper PFD / Life Vest
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ABCD's of Water Safety
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6 Steps to Floating
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Water Safety Tips - PSA Series
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How to Fit a Life Jacket!
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Grandparents Water Safety Tips
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Family Time - English Version
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Spanish Water Safety Videos
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Toddler Water Safety Tips
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Learning to Swim - English Version
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Water Safety Partners
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Resource Center
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LV-CC Library District
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Sponsor of UNLV SRWC Aquatics
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City of Las Vegas: Aquatics
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Water Safety Grants
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National Water Safety Month
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Sponsor of NDM
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Partner with Pool Safely
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Water Safety Hero Award
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Water Safety Checklist
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Jobs & Careers in Aquatics
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Aquatic Sports
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Grants & Funding Opportunities
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SN Parks & Rec: Pools & Aquatic Programs
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Beach Warning Flags
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In The News
Review the Latest News on Float Like A Duck
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