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MID is committed to water and canal safety.  We believe in working together with the community to educate our children about the dangers of canals and open waterways. MID has several water safety community outreach programs including:

• The promotion of Water Safety month during the month of May
• Speaking engagements to over 5,000 local kids annually at safety days and school visits
•  Annual Water and Canal Safety poster contest (PDF)  

Canal and Water Safety Tips

• Learn to swim if you do not know how
• Swim & play in safe places (Swimming pools, waterslides, water toys)
• When in a safe swimming place, like a pool, NEVER swim alone, Always have a grown-up or lifeguard present
• NEVER dive head first – Feet first only
• NEVER, EVER swim or play in canals

Canal and Water Safety Resources

• Water and Canal Safety Posters (PDF) - Great for printing and hanging up in classrooms

• Download Canal and Water Safety (PDF) in English - Educational information and great for printing handouts

• Download Canal and Water Safety (PDF) in Spanish - Educational information and great for printing handouts