A drowning can occur in seconds, in any water that cover’s a child’s nose and mouth including pools/spas, inflatable pools, bathtubs, toilets, buckets or natural bodies of water. It is extremely important for everyone to remember the simple rules to stay safe around the water. 

THE A B C & D’S OF DROWNING PREVENTION 

A is for Adult Supervision 

B is for Barriers (for your pool) 

C is for Classes (Swim Lessons & CRP) 

D is for Devices (PFD’s/Life Jackets and Rescue Tools) 

It is also a smart idea to make sure you have a phone by the pool. In the case of an emergency, you do not want to have to run back into the house to look for a phone. 

Here are some helpful links for more information: 

Drowning Prevention – http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/injury_prev/drowning.html 

The ABC & D’s of Drowning Prevention – Simple Rules to Stay Safe Around Water  http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/injury_prev/abc_drowning.htm 

Please be safe.