Prevent Childhood Drowning – Every Second Counts!

Alarming Statistics You Need to Know!

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children in the U.S. In the year 2000 alone, 1,236 children (ages 0-18) lost their lives to drowning.

🔹 Males are at a much higher risk, with three-quarters of all drowning victims being boys. 🔹 Toddlers under four years old—especially boys—are at the highest risk. 🔹 Children in rural areas face greater danger due to proximity to open water. 🔹 Most child drownings happen when a supervising adult is distracted—it only takes seconds!

Where Do Most Childhood Drownings Happen?

According to a study in the Journal of Pediatrics:

Infants drown most often in bathtubs when left unattended—even for just a few minutes!

Toddlers typically drown in swimming pools or backyard ponds. Most were last seen inside or just outside the home—not necessarily near water—and had been missing for less than five minutes.

Older children are more likely to drown in lakes, rivers, and oceans.

Water Safety & Prevention Tips

✅ Supervise at ALL times—Stay within arm’s reach of young children. ✅ Install barriers—Fences, pool covers, and self-latching gates can save lives. ✅ Teach swimming skills—Enroll kids in swim lessons early. ✅ Learn CPR—Immediate action can be the difference between life and death. ✅ Avoid distractions—No texting, reading, or long conversations while supervising. ✅ Enforce life jackets—Especially for boating and open water activities. ✅ No alcohol near water—Alcohol is involved in up to 50% of drowning deaths among adolescents and adults.

Make Your Home & Pool Safer TODAY!

Most drownings are 100% preventable with the right safety measures! The team at Home Hazard Prevention—professional firefighters dedicated to family safety—can help you create a customized drowning prevention plan for your home.

Act now before it’s too late! Contact us today for expert advice and safety solutions.

Call us today! Your family’s safety starts NOW!

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