09:45, June 30, 2022
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The Russian Emergencies Ministry pays special attention to safety of children at water bodies

In Russia, when it’s hot in the summer, people like to have a rest hear water bodies. But unfortunately, not everyone thinks about their own safety while swimming. And not all parents think about the safety of their children - and this is one of the main reasons for the sad statistics: since the beginning of the year, 102 children have already drowned in the country's water bodies.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia throughout the country is carrying out a set of preventive measures aimed at ensuring the safety of children during recreation in the water area. EMERCOM employees of the State Inspectorate for Small Vessels remind residents of the inadmissibility of unsupervised recreation of children near the water, both from TV screens and radio receivers, and during preventive measures on the ground.

So, in the Kursk Region, the inspectors conducted a raid on bathing places on the Tuskar River, including wild beaches. During the raid, 10 children were found resting on the water without adult supervision. Preventive conversations were held with the children. The guys listened to the rescuers and promised not to go to the water without their parents in the future. In total, in the region this year, more than 600 children were removed from water bodies, who were there without adult supervision. Also during the raid, the inspector found a bungee, which he immediately cut off. The use of such a design can lead to tragic consequences.

Interdepartmental preventive raid took place in Oryol. Volunteers of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps, police officers and representatives of the administration took part in the raid together with inspectors. On this day, small residents of the city received reminders on safe behavior near the water and talked on this topic with representatives of special services and volunteers. Since the beginning of the year, the inspectors have carried out more than 200 preventive raids and patrols in the region.

In the regions of Russia, master classes on water safety for children are regularly held. Such master classes are held in all municipal associations of Kuzbass. The younger generation in children's camps and recreation centers are told and shown how to save a drowning person with the help of a lifebuoy and the “end of Alexandrov”. Particular attention during the master classes is given to first aid in case of drowning. In total, more than 180 patrol groups operate in the Kemerovo Region, whose attention is directed to the safety of people at water bodies, including the presence of children near the water without adult supervision.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reminds: when relaxing near the water, in no case do not leave children unattended. Do not let the children go fishing and the beach alone. Only a responsible attitude to your own safety and compliance with the rules of safe behavior can guarantee the safety of the lives of your dearest and nearest.

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