Dutchess County Department of Health Gives Community Drowning Prevention Seminars to Help Summer time Swim Security

With the summer time swimming season rapidly approaching, the Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH) is internet hosting a sequence of Drowning Prevention Seminars to lift consciousness about how rapidly establish a swimmer in misery.  These seminars are open to lifeguards, individuals who have supervision duties for swimming actions, in addition to residents considering defending family members.

Dutchess County Health Commissioner Dr. Livia Santiago-Rosado stated, “Every year, drowning happens faster and more quietly than most people expect. These seminars give our community the knowledge to recognize trouble early and respond with confidence. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a parent, or simply someone who spends time near the water, understanding what drowning really looks like can save a life.”

Drowning is usually silent, with little splashing or requires assist. A swimmer in misery is often unable to shout or wave as a result of they’re struggling to breathe, and their actions observe predictable – however simply ignored – patterns. The DCDOH Drowning Prevention Seminars educate contributors the right way to acknowledge these refined indicators and reply rapidly to help a swimmer in peril.

Each session covers finest practices for supervising swimmers, the right way to establish misery behaviors, and consists of an tutorial video on drowning sufferer recognition. Attendees will even evaluate lifeguard duties and duties below DCDOH laws. Participants who full this system will obtain a certificates of attendance.

2026 Drowning Prevention Seminar dates are as follows:  

• Friday, May twenty second, 3PM
  
  Freedom Park, 212 Skidmore Road, LaGrange
  
  
• Friday, May twenty second, 4PM
  
  Town of East Fishkill Community Center, 890 Route 82, East Fishkill
  
  
• Wednesday, June seventeenth, 6PM
  
  Pawling Recreation, 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling
  
  
• Thursday, June 18th, 2PM
  
  Ramapo for Children, 22 Camp Ramapo Road, Town of Rhinebeck

The schedule can be discovered on-line; residents are inspired to test again usually as further dates could also be added or areas/instances modified after publication.

Seating for the seminars is restricted. To make a reservation, please contact Joy from DCDOH, Monday-Friday from 9AM – 5PM at (845) 677-4001 or by e-mail to jmass@dutchessny.gov. 

DCDOH asks that reservations are made at the least two days previous to the occasion and that every one data requests be directed to the division, not the person seminar websites.

Facilities considering establishing a coaching session for lifeguards or members of a householders’ affiliation may additionally contact DCDOH.

Additional details about the Dutchess County Department of Health is obtainable at dutchessny.gov/health.