Tragically, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children under the age of six. A drowning can happen in seconds and typically occurs when a child is left unattended or during a brief lapse in supervision. Kern Cares reminds all adults that drowning is preventable and the best way to protect children and avoid tragedy is for adults to stay alert at all times when children are near water.
Resources:
- Kern Cares How To Get Involved in Water Safety
- Kern Cares Newsletter Blurb: Water Safety 101
- High Risk Fact Sheet
- Home Drowning Prevention Tips
- Open Water Safety Tips
- Home Drowning Prevention Tips
- Pool and Hot Tub Tips
- Drowning Prevention for Little Kids At Play
- Drowning Prevention for Big Kids At Play
- Drowning Prevention for Pre-teens and Teens At Play
- Young Child Water Safety Tips
- Water Watcher Card
- Tubby Tags
- ABCs of Water Safety Checklist
- Pool Safety for Children
- Tips to Prevent Drownings at Home
- What is the best way to keep my child safe around swimming pools?
- Life Jackets for Children and Teens
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