Civil Defense Organizes Exhibitions Marking World Drowning Prevention Day

The General Directorate of Civil Defense organized awareness exhibitions across the Kingdom to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25.

The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety and drowning prevention.

The exhibitions showcased the latest rescue equipment and devices used in drowning incidents, highlighted first aid procedures for drowning victims, identified areas not designated for swimming, and emphasized the importance of supervising children near bodies of water.

Visual awareness messages were also presented as part of the campaign.