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🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
A huge congratulations to Shelby McKeen (), the winner of the .mac & Water Safety Month May Giveaway! 🏊‍♀️💙🌊
Shelby is taking home our incredible Water Safety Swag Bag valued at over $600, packed with fun and practical items to help make every water adventure safer and more enjoyable!
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared our posts, and helped spread the message of water safety throughout May. Your support helps raise awareness and promotes lifesaving water safety education in our community.
Remember:
✅ Be Prepared
✅ Be Confident
✅ Be Water Safe
Water safety is a year-round commitment, and together we can help prevent drowning and keep families safer around the water.
Please join us in congratulating Shelby in the comments below! 👏🎉
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May is National Water Safety Month! To celebrate, Survival Swim Alyssa and the Madison Aquatic Center are giving away a summer essentials bag to one of you!

Here is how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow .mac
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3️⃣ Like this post ❤️
4️⃣ Tag ONE friend in the comments

👉 Bonus: Each additional friend you tag or each additional post or story share = 1 extra entry!

📅 Giveaway ends: May 31, 2026
📣 Winner announced: June 1, 2026
*winner will need to pick swag bag up at the MAC in Verona, Wi

Get ready for a safe, fun, and splash-filled summer!

Water 💦 Safety Tip #22 - Even on calm, sunny days. Knowing what to do can save your life. 🏖️
A rip current is a powerful channel of water moving away from shore. These currents can quickly pull swimmers away from the beach, but staying calm and knowing how to respond is key.
💡 Rip Current Safety Tips:
✔️ Swim near a lifeguard whenever possible
✔️ Pay attention to warning flags and beach conditions
✔️ Never panic if caught in a rip current
✔️ Swim PARALLEL to the shore to escape the current
✔️ Float or tread water if you can’t escape right away
✔️ Always keep a close eye on children near the ocean
🌊 Remember: Rip currents are the #1 cause of beach rescues. Awareness and preparation make all the difference.
Be aware. Be prepared. Be safe. 💙
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Water 💦 Safety Tip #21 - Studies show that children with autism are at a significantly higher risk for drowning due to wandering tendencies and attraction to water. That’s why early swim lessons, clear safety routines, and close supervision can make a life-saving difference. 🏊‍♂️
✨ Water safety tips for children with autism:
✔️ Always maintain active supervision near water
✔️ Use clear and consistent water safety rules
✔️ Enroll in swim lessons with experienced instructors
✔️ Practice water safety routines often
✔️ Celebrate every small success and confidence milestone
Drowning is preventable, and every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe and confident in the water. 💙
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🚨 WATER SAFETY TIP #20 🚨
Pool alarms can provide an extra layer of protection and help alert families when someone enters the pool area or water unexpectedly. 💦
There are several types of residential pool alarms available, including:
✔️ Water surface alarms
✔️ Door and gate alarms
✔️ Submerged pool alarms
✔️ Wearable child alarms
While alarms are helpful, they should NEVER replace active adult supervision. Layers of protection save lives — including supervision, swim lessons, fencing, locked gates, and pool alarms. 🛟
Stay prepared. Stay alert. Keep kids safer around water. 💙
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🏖️ WATER SAFETY TIP #19 🏖️
A fun beach day starts with safety first! 🌊☀️
Beach conditions can change quickly, and strong waves or rip currents can become dangerous in seconds. Staying alert and prepared helps keep everyone safer in and around the water.
💦 Beach Safety Reminders:
✔️ Swim near a lifeguard whenever possible
✔️ Watch for rip current and warning flags
✔️ Never turn your back on the ocean
✔️ Keep children within arm’s reach
✔️ Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun
The beach should be full of fun memories — not emergencies. Stay aware, stay prepared, and enjoy the water safely! 💙
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🚨 WATER SAFETY TIP #18 🚨
Shallow Water Blackout is a silent and dangerous risk that can happen in seconds — even in shallow water.
SWB can occur when someone hyperventilates before holding their breath underwater, causing them to lose consciousness without warning.
💦 Important reminders:
✔️ Never practice prolonged breath-holding underwater
✔️ Avoid hyperventilating before swimming
✔️ Always actively supervise children around water
✔️ Teach safe swimming habits early
Water safety starts with awareness, education, and preparation. Let’s work together to keep our families safer in and around the water. 💙
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💙 WATER SAFETY TIP #16 💙
Teaching children how to float is one of the most important life-saving skills they can learn. A calm child who knows how to float can stay above water, breathe, and buy valuable time in an emergency. 🌊
Floating helps children:
✔️ Stay calm in the water
✔️ Build confidence around pools and lakes
✔️ Learn survival skills that can save their life
Water skills are life skills, and every child deserves the chance to learn them early. 💦
At Survival Swim with Alyssa, we focus on building confidence, safety, and aquatic survival skills one lesson at a time. 🩵
📍 Follow for more daily water safety tips during National Water Safety Awareness Month!
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🌧️ Water Safety Tip #15: Flood Water Safety 🌧️
Floodwaters are far more dangerous than they may appear. Fast-moving water can sweep away children, adults, pets, and even vehicles in seconds. Just a small amount of water can create a life-threatening situation.
🚫 Remember:
• Never walk, swim, or play in floodwaters
• Never drive through flooded roads
• Stay away from storm drains, ditches, and fast-moving water
• Follow all road closures and warning signs
⚠️ Floodwater can contain:
• Strong currents
• Hidden debris
• Open manholes or washed-out roads
• Dangerous bacteria and contaminants
👀 During storms and heavy rain, close supervision is critical — especially around puddles, drainage areas, retention ponds, and standing water.
💙 The best protection is preparation, awareness, and staying alert around all forms of water.
Be aware. Be prepared. Be water safe.
Follow Survival Swim Alyssa for more daily water safety tips all month long! 🌊
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🚫 Water Safety Tip #14: Floaties Are NOT Safety Devices 🚫
Floaties may seem fun, but they can actually create a dangerous false sense of security around water. Arm floaties, puddle jumpers, and inflatable toys are not designed to keep children safe and can give kids confidence they aren’t ready for.
⚠️ Floaties can:
• Slip off or deflate
• Encourage unsafe swimming habits
• Reduce healthy respect for water
• Make children think they can swim independently
💙 Real water safety starts with:
✔️ Constant adult supervision
✔️ Staying within arm’s reach
✔️ Layers of protection around water
✔️ Water competency & survival swim lessons
Remember: Skills save lives — not floaties.
Teaching children how to safely respond in the water is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. 🌊
Follow along all month for more water safety tips from Survival Swim Alyssa!
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