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How to Prevent Drowning

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How to Prevent Drowning (Source: JudahBrownProject.org)

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4.  No child is ever “drown proof.”  However, you can significantly reduce the risk by using the following layers of protection:

  • Effective Supervision – Get in the pool with your child, even if they have a flotation device. If a child is ever missing, look in the water first.
  • Segmented Supervision – Designate a ‘Water Watcher’ who is responsible for keeping their eyes on all children who are in the water. Make sure everyone knows who is on duty.
  • Pool Fence – Ensure your pool has a four-sided fence at least five feet tall with a self-locking gate. Make sure the fence is at least 3-5 feet from the pool deck.  Remove all furniture that could be used to climb over the fence.
  • Window & Door Alarms – Make sure all windows and doors leading to the pool are locked and alarmed at all times. Remember, doggie doors can lead to unintended access to your pool.
  • Pool Alarm – Make sure you have a warning system installed to alert you if anyone goes into the water.
  • Survival Swimming Lessons – This training is crucial for children to have in the event of an aquatic emergency.
  • CPR Certification – Become CPR certified and update these skills annually.
Sam Oh2019-05-29T21:59:23+00:00

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