05/23/2022
May is National Drowning Prevention Month
With warmer temperatures here and summer just around the corner, we want to remind our residents to learn about water safety. Simple habits that can prevent drowning accidents.
One in five children 14 and under die from drowning accidents so having a designated adult watching swimmers is a good way to be proactive.
Childhood drowning can be eliminated because we know that childhood drowning is 100% preventable.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
* Never leave a child alone near a pool or spa, bathtub, pond, toilet, a bucket of liquid, or any standing water.
* Do not allow children to play near the pool or spa.
* Empty wading pools immediately after use and store upside-down.