Know Your Swimming Pool Safety

KNOW YOUR SWIMMING POOL SAFETY Statistics and Safety guidelines are fromthe Center For Disease Control www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationsalsafety/water-safety/ First aid kits should include bandages,tape,scissors,as well as a flotation device.Call 911in theevent of an emergency 80% OF DROWNING VICTIMS ARE 20% MALE OF DROWNING DEATHS ARE CHILDREN UNDER 14 CHILDREN AGES 1-4 ARE AT THE GREAT EST RISK Safety Tips: *Formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of drowning in children aged 1 to 4 years old. *Barriers around the pool prevent children from getting into the pool intentionally or accidentally *Children should always be supervised when swimming to reduce the risk of accidents and improve reaction time. *Use safety devices properly; Air-filled or foam toys like noodles are not life saving devices. *Know CPR and have a First Aid Kit 70% OF OF ADULT DROWNINGS INVOLVE ALCOHOL KNOW YOUR SWIMMING POOL SAFETY Statistics and Safety guidelines are fromthe Center For Disease Control www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationsalsafety/water-safety/ First aid kits should include bandages,tape,scissors,as well as a flotation device.Call 911in theevent of an emergency 80% OF DROWNING VICTIMS ARE 20% MALE OF DROWNING DEATHS ARE CHILDREN UNDER 14 CHILDREN AGES 1-4 ARE AT THE GREAT EST RISK Safety Tips: *Formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of drowning in children aged 1 to 4 years old. *Barriers around the pool prevent children from getting into the pool intentionally or accidentally *Children should always be supervised when swimming to reduce the risk of accidents and improve reaction time. *Use safety devices properly; Air-filled or foam toys like noodles are not life saving devices. *Know CPR and have a First Aid Kit 70% OF OF ADULT DROWNINGS INVOLVE ALCOHOL