Many organizations committed to injury
prevention are interested in incorporating a drowning
prevention campaign into their programs. Some of these
organizations include firefighters, regional public health groups
and service groups. Approach such organizations about using
materials from the Water Smart® campaign or work with them
to stage a Water Smart event.
Once you have identified what you want to
do, recruit committee members to match the required tasks
and skill sets needed to execute them. It is always
easier to recruit people when you have a clearly defined task.
Consider the following people: lifeguards, swim instructors,
students looking for community service hours, Junior Lifeguard Club
members and interested members of the community. Clearly define
the tasks and follow up with each individual to
ensure that they are "on task."