Drowning Prevention June 12-19 is drowning prevention week. Every year, about 350 deaths occur in the U.S. due to drowning. It is the #1 cause of death for children under 5 years. Here are some tips to prevent drowning incidents:
WATCH
Designate an adult to watch the swimmers in the water at all times.
PROTECT
Enclose your pool with a fence and alarmed gate. Only allow swimmers if a water watcher is present.
EDUCATE
Teach your kids about water safety and how to swim. Take a CPR class to know how to help a drowning victim.
SPRING 2021
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