Virginia Beach Mayor, YMCA to emphasize water safety in May
Water Safety Month: Importance of swim lessons ahead of summer
According to the YMCA, drowning remains as the leading cause of death for children under the age of five. Dyer, along with members of the YMCA, are making sure Virginia Beach residents know the importance of water safety and drowning prevention.
On Tuesday, starting at 10 a.m., Dyer is set to proclaim the month of May as Water Safety Month. The event is scheduled to take place at the Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA, located at 4441 South Boulevard.
YMCA's Safety Around the Water program will be highlighted during the event, which helps to provide essential swim lessons and life-saving water safety education to children and their families with the goal of reducing the risk of drowning.
Water safety demonstrations, including floating, swimming to safety and calling for help, will also take place during the event.
10 On Your Side's Keagan Hughes will be at the event and will provide updates throughout the day.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
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