Virtually every outdoor experience exposes the participants to water environments. Be extremely vigilant with children near any body of water, including the surf, pools, ponds, streams, rivers, waterfalls, and lakes.How to preventing a near-drowning accident.

1. Watch your children and teach all children to swim. Toddlers are at greatest risk for near-drowning.
2. Fence in all pools and swimming areas. Maintain the water level in a pool as high as possible to allow a person who reaches the edge to pull herself out.
3. Never place nonswimmers in high-risk situations: small sailboats, whitewater rafts, inflatable kayaks, etc.
4. When boating or rafting, always wear a properly-rated life vest with a snug fit and a head flotation collar. In a kayak or raft traversing whitewater, wear a proper helmet.
5. Do not mix alcohol and water sports.
6. Know your limits. Feats of endurance and demonstrations of bravado in dangerous rapids or surf are for idiots.
7. Be prepared for a flash flood. In times of unusually heavy rainfall, stay away from natural streambeds, arroyos, and other drainage channels.
   • Use a map to determine your elevation and stay off low ground or the very bottom of a hill. Know where the high ground is and how to get there in a hurry.
   • Absolutely avoid flooded areas and unnecessary stream and river crossings. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream where the water is above your knees.
   • Abandon a stalled vehicle in a flood area.

Prevention: Avoid Hazardous Animals

Prevention: Avoid Heat Illness

Prevention: Avoid Lightning

Prevention: Avoid Poisonous Snakes

Prevention: Prevent Altitude-Related Disorders

Prevention: Prevent Frostbite

Prevention: Prevent Hypothermia

Prevention: Water Treatment