Water Safety Scotland is a voluntary association of over 50 organisations and individuals who work to prevent water-related fatalities.

Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined June 2015
Flooding can happen at any time of the year in Scotland. Areas at higher risk are normally closer to the rivers and the sea, or more prone to surface water build-up. Check SEPA’s flood maps to find out if you live in a flood risk area: beta.sepa.scot/flooding/floo…
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Be aware of hazards such as strong currents, changing water depths, and cold water if playing or paddling in Scotland’s waters. Learn the Water Safety Code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2vdzezkv #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety
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We know that flooding can happen at any time of the year in Scotland. Packing an emergency flood kit will make sure you and your household are prepared. Find out what to include in your kit at: scottishfloodforum.org/resou… #DrowningPrevention
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Are you and your family spending time near the water’s edge? Learn the Water Safety Code to know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe: tinyurl.com/2vdzezkv #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety
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6 inches of fast-flowing water is powerful enough to knock over an adult. Stay safe by avoiding walking or driving through flood water. Find live flooding updates: floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu… Follow @SEPAFlood and sign up to their free Floodline service: sepa.org.uk/environment/wate…
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Dipping your toes in the water? Make sure you are aware of changing water depths if you are paddling in Scotland’s inland and coastal waterways. Learn the Water Safety Code to keep yourself and others safe: tinyurl.com/2vdzezkv #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety
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Scottish weather is unpredictable. So is Sub aqua diving. Remain aware of your surroundings and be prepared. Check out the resources for safe sub-aqua diving from WSS and our partners ScotSAC. Follow the Diving activity specific advice code to stay safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn
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Check yourself and your equipment. Check your surroundings. Check your buddy. Be aware. Remain safe. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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Regularly refresh or update your skills, check your equipment and your surroundings. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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Every dive is unique. Don’t underestimate the challenges of different aspects of each new dive scenario, whether that be in the form of changed medical circumstances, new kit, or bluer skies. Keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn
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Make sure you dive safely. Refresh yourself and check your equipment. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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Season’s change. Risks remain. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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Scuba for two. Diving with a trusted buddy is the key to a safe dive. Check out the resources for safe sub-aqua diving from WSS and our partners ScotSAC. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn
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August and Angling go hand in hand. If you’re out fishing in the sun this summer, make sure to keep yourself safe. Find more ways of keeping safe whilst angling in Scotland with WSS’s Angling activity-specific advice code found here: tinyurl.com/bdzyzjze #DrowningPrevention
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Check yourself and your equipment. Check your surroundings. Check your buddy. Be aware. Remain safe. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn
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Always wear a lifejacket when angling no matter your swimming ability and always carry a phone in a waterproof pouch to keep you safe. Head to WSS’s website to learn more on how to keep safe when angling: tinyurl.com/bdzyzjze #DrowningPrevention
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Regularly refresh or update your skills, check your equipment and your surroundings. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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With higher temperatures forecast for upcoming days, please remember the warm weather does not mean warm water, please follow the 3 step Water Safety Code: tinyurl.com/2vdzezkv @WaterSafetyScot @SFRSYourSafety #DrowningPrevention
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Make sure you dive safely. Refresh yourself and check your equipment. Follow the Diving activity-specific advice code to keep yourself safe: tinyurl.com/2spf8jwn #DrowningPrevention
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Angling is a sport that allows for time to enjoy the relaxing movement of water and the fresh outdoors. Yet, it is essential to always have someone that knows where you are and when you’ll be home. Head to WSS’s website to learn more on how to keep safe tinyurl.com/bdzyzjze
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