Summer Swim Safety

"Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention steps:

• Properly fence home swimming pools,
• learn how to swim and teach children how to swim,
• supervise children closely and constantly when they are in or near water, and
• wear a properly fitted life jacket as these steps can all reduce the risk of drowning.
  
  
  Drowning Is a Leading Cause of Death for Children

  Keeping children safe in and around water, especially as Memorial Day Weekend kicks off, allows everyone to enjoy summer water activities. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 5 to 14 years old. Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. This includes pools and lakes, and also smaller water bodies like bathtubs and water-filled buckets. However, drowning is preventable..."
  Swim Safety