WATER SAFETY is a PHONE CALL AWAY
Recreational swimming, use of watercrafts, scuba diving, and snorkeling are just some of the aquatic pastimes Floridians can enjoy year-round. This enjoyment, however, can quickly turn to tragedy. Drowning's and other water-related tragedies have a lifetime effect on everyone involved, including family, friends, and the community. To make a significant impact, drowning prevention must become a community effort. In Palm Beach County, information and resources are just a phone call away--to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County. The coalition brings together resources, referral information, and water safety instructions for public access. Please call (561) 616-7068 for more information or to volunteer or visit our web site at pbcgov.com/drowningprevention.
DROWNING PREVENTION DOs and DONT'S
| DO |
| Teach children water safety and swimming skills as soon as possible. |
| Teach yourself water safety and rescue swimming skills. |
Maintain constant visual contact with children in pool or pool area. |
| Always brief babysitters on water safety, emphasizing the need for constant supervision. |
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| DON'T |
| Don't rely on swimming lessons, life preservers or other equipment to make a child "water safe." |
| Don't ever leave a child alone in a body of water. |
| Don't leave out toys that might attract a child in pool or pool area. |
| Never prop the gate to a pool area open. |
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