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.

EDUCATE

Teach your kids about water safety and how to swim. Take a CPR class to know how to help a drowning victim.

PROTECT

Enclose your pool with a fence and alarmed gate. Only allow swimmers if a water watcher is present.