Camas to promote youth water safety

The city of Camas has announced a new campaign aimed at increasing water safety among youth.

The city will launch its “Think Before You Jump” campaign in May as part of its Water Safety Month initiative. Each year, the city promotes water safety with three steps: wear a life jacket, know your limits and know the water. However, this year, the city is drawing special attention to risky water behavior among youth, including jumping from bridges, by raising awareness of the dangers associated with cold-water shock, submerged hazards and unsafe swimming conditions.