Social Media Toolkit: National Water Safety Month

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Social Media Toolkit: National Water Safety Month

Hello prevention community!

May is National Water Safety Month, and we want your help to empower communities with resources to keep Texas children, youth, and families safe where they live, work, and play!

For the month of May, we encourage you to promote water safety awareness with your networks. Our goal for this month is to reach as many individuals as possible to equip families with knowledge and resources to support water safety practices in Texas.

This toolkit includes:

Daily messages to use in promoting water safety awareness;
Water safety resources; and
Sample water safety imagery to share and post.

These messages and links can be used as is or they can be customized in any way that works best for your community by directing to your prevention program’s information. Thank you for continuing to support the children and families that live, work, and play in your communities.

Warmly,

PEI

Social Media Posts

Most links will auto-populate imagery but there are also sample images to accompany the content and links below.

Outdoor Water Safety:

May is #NationalWaterSafetyMonth. There are many ways to enjoy the water in Texas all year round. Be sure to watch kids around all water at all times in all seasons! GetParentingTips.com has #WaterSafety tips at: http://tinyurl.com/WaterSafetyGPT
One of the best things about Texas? Swimming season lasts forever! Check out this list of water safety tips inside and outside the home. For more #WaterSafety tips. visit: http://getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/7-water-safety-tips-for-parents
If you and the family are hanging out by the water, be sure to #WatchKidsAroundWater at all times. #WaterSafety tips at: https://www.getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/water-safety-for-kids
Does your family spend time near the water in Texas? Watch kids at all times near any bodies of water, big or small. GetParentingTips.com has #WaterSafety info at: http://tinyurl.com/WaterSafetyGPT
Heavy rains and storms could create flooding across certain parts of Texas! Be sure to follow all weather safety precautions and don't let children play near flooded areas. More tips at: http://getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/7-water-safety-tips-for-parents
DYK most child drownings in Texas happen in pools? Preventing access to pools when they're not in use can help keep little loved ones safe. Install fencing around the pool and use locks/alarms for windows and doors leading to the pool area. More at: https://www.getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/water-safety-for-kids
Learn how to keep swimmers safe! Knowing how to respond to a swimmer in distress, learning CPR, and having emergency numbers handy can help save a life. More tips on keeping children are safe around all bodies of water at all times at: http://getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/7-water-safety-tips-for-parents

Indoor Water Safety:

Indoor water safety is just as important as outdoor water safety. Whether it’s bathtubs, buckets, or toilets, watch kids around all water at all times! More #WaterSafety tips at: http://tinyurl.com/WaterSafetyGPT
Once your baby is settled in their bath, never leave them alone, not even for a second. Drain the water once your baby has finished bathing and never take your eyes off them. For more #WaterSafety tips, visit GetParentingTips.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiVxwNe5rSo
Whether it’s bathtubs or buckets, pools or ponds, keep children safe around all water at all times! Check out these #WaterSafety tips inside and outside the home: https://www.getparentingtips.com/toddlers/safety/water-safety-for-kids

Keep an eye on the Get Parenting Tips Facebook and Instagram feeds, which will share more tips throughout the month.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoons and early evenings are recommended post times to coordinate posting in similar timeframes across multiple platforms.