Drowning Prevention

In Florida, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under age 5 and the second leading cause in children ages 5 to 14. Remember to never leave children alone when they are in or near the bathtub, pool, or spa. Empty buckets, tubs, and wading pools immediately after use. Keep toilet lids closed if you have young children at home.

Although children may be at greatest risk, everyone, including seniors, has the potential for drowning, especially with the easy accessibility of swimming pools in Florida. Prevent drowning with a few simple measures, such as keeping a phone by the pool in case of emergency, installing proper fences and barriers to prevent children from entering the area unattended and consider taking a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class – it may save someone’s life.