TOPIC: Drowning! It Can Happen to You

When temperatures heat up, it is crucial that you pay close attention to water safety and drowning prevention. Summer activities around the pool or spa can be fun and refreshing. A few seconds though, and your summer fun can be destroyed. Many media markets focus upon child drowning, however, adult water fatalities have increased.

Since1998, there were 877 water related emergencies. Of this 275 deaths occurred. 104 children died, however 171 of the water related deaths were ADULTS! Drowning is 100% preventable! Below you will find some useful tips to prevent such needless tragedies:

Never swim alone!
Never swim while under the influence of alcohol or medications!
Never swim when thunder or lightning is present!
Never dive into unfamiliar or shallow bodies of water!
Learn CPR! This is offered free to Sun City Residents once monthly!
If your children or grandchildren are visiting, never leave the pool area without taking them with you!
Always have a designated water watcher!
Keep a portable telephone with you just in case of an emergency!
Do not allow your grandchildren to play around the pool and store all toys outside of the pool area!
Know where your grandchildren are at all times!
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR A DROWNING!
Prevention starts with you!
Block (prevent drowning by blocking pool areas with approved fencing and door locks)
Watch (EVERYONE in and around the pool – designate a water watcher!)
Learn (Learn about drowning prevention and lifesaving CPR)

For more information about our various training seminars including CPR courses, please contact the Sun City Fire Department, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00pm) by calling (623) 974-2321.