A meeting of the regional akimat dedicated to ensuring water safety during the summer period was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.

Currently, 23 official swimming areas have been designated within the region. The main causes of tragic incidents on the water remain insufficient parental supervision of children, swimming while intoxicated, and people overestimating their physical capabilities. Children must swim exclusively under the supervision of parents or other adults. If a minor is found near a body of water unaccompanied by adults, their parents will be held liable in accordance with current legislation.

«Summer is not only a time for recreation but also a period of heightened responsibility for adults. The life and health of children primarily depend on the attentiveness and responsibility of parents. An additional 217 prohibition and warning signs need to be installed across the region. Our task is to warn residents about the danger. At the same time, every citizen must recognize personal responsibility for their own life and safety,» noted the head of the region.

Currently, the rescue service is equipped with 35 units of automotive equipment, 21 watercraft, 30 sets of diving gear, 97 communication devices, and 30 units of rescue equipment. In addition, a major overhaul of the water rescue station building located on the embankment of the Tobol River in the city of Kostanay has been completed.

«Our common main goal is to foster a culture of safe outdoor recreation and reduce the number of accidents on water bodies,» emphasized the regional akim.

In order to ensure the safety of citizens, the head of the region instructed all concerned government agencies to strengthen outreach and preventive work regarding compliance with safety requirements on water bodies.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1257880?lang=ru