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Violet Township Practice Water Safety Year Round Tips from Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Household Safety Tips 1. Please know that babies, infants and children can drown in bathtubs, sinks, toilets and any other place water can collect. Never leave a baby, infant or child alone when in an area that water is present. An adult should ALWAYS be present. 2. Keep the bathroom door shut, and place a safety cover over the knob to prevent little ones from entering on their own. 3. Baby bath seats DO NOT prevent drowning from happening. If you are using a baby bath seat, never leave it unattended.
How to Reach Us Violet Township Administrative Offices 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd., Pickerington, OH 43147 614-575-5556 www.violet.oh.us Violet Township Fire Stations Phone 614-837-4123 Fire Chief: Michael Little #592: 8700 Refugee Rd. #591: 21 Lockville Rd. #593: 2365 Taylor Park Dr. Violet Township Service Center Phone: 614-382-5979 490 Center St., Pickerington, OH 43147 www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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According to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP), more than 1,000 children die from drowning each year in the United States. Additionally, more than 6,500 children are injured in diving accidents annually. Even though summer is waning, many may squeeze in trips to pools, water parks or beaches. Drowning or near drowning can occur quickly and in just inches of water. Diving accidents can happen in a split second. We would like to share some safety guidelines to follow when children are in or around water to help prevent this from happening.
