Drowning kills more kids ages 1-4 than any other cause.
ANY child can drown. ANY time. ANY place. So EVERY one of us needs to know these important facts…and SHARE them:
Kids under age 1 most often drown in bathtubs, buckets & toilets
Also dangerous: in-ground and blow-up pools, retention ponds, canals, spas, even a pet’s water dish
Small kids drown without making a sound
Drowning begins in as little as 20 seconds
Prevent Needless Drownings
Tell everyone that these steps save lives:
Eliminate distractions for those watching kids near water. NO texting, phone calls, gaming, reading
Stay close for a quick rescue
Never lose sight of small kids near water Make sure fences, gates, windows and doors between kids and water are in place and working properly
Who Needs to Know
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings & caregivers
Homeowners with pools, hot tubs & other drowning hazards
Anyone associated with homes and pools—contractors, real estate agents and pool maintenance companies—all can educate others and help reduce drowning threats
We ALL need to know drowning dangers and to share them
Learn CPR—it’s a proven life saver
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