COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY

As the weather warms up, many people will be heading to their local swimming pools.  In an effort to save lives, the American Red Cross is strongly urging you to be prepared in, on and around the water. 

Drowning is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for youth ages 5 to 24 and the fourth leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for all ages.  

By following basic community water safety tips, you will take part in an effort to reduce a variety of injuries that may occur in and around your community pool.

• Watch your children at all times, regardless of their swimming ability and water watchers on the pool deck.
• Enroll your child in a learn-to-swim program.
• Children should always swim with a buddy and never swim alone. 
• Reduce the chance of incident by obeying all facility rules and posted signs. 

At AquaResource, we encourage all parents and caregivers to learn CPR, and if possible take a Community Water Safety course through the American Red Cross.  For more information, contact AquaResource or your local American Red Cross chapter.

H20 Safety Tips