DROWNING

In Florida, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of five. In Florida, a child under the age of 4 is fourteen times more likely to be involved in a fatal swimming pool accident than a fatal auto accident.

Prevention Tips

Provide and maintain adult supervision - there is no substitute. Never leave a child unsupervised near a body of water. Never consider your child DROWN PROOF even after swim lessons. A pool side telephone is essential for a safe pool area. Many drownings occur when a caretaker leaves the pool area to answer the phone, leaving a child unsupervised.

POOL SAFETY SWIM CENTRAL