Drowning Prevention

Too often people say, "I only turned my back for a few seconds." Unfortunately, a few seconds is all it takes for a child to drown.

Drowning is the nation's number one killer of children under the age of five; it's the second leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for ages 1 to 14. The majority of these accidents occur in residential swimming pools and spas.  Barrier fencing is the only effective means to protect a child.

What to do if you find a person in trouble in a swimming pool:

1. Yell for help and get the person out of the pool.

2. Call 9-1-1 immediately and follow instructions.

3. Begin CPR if you're trained.

4. Follow telephone instructions from the 911 operator until help arrives.

Water Hazards in the Home:

BATHROOM

	Keep toilet seats and lids down.
	Keep bathroom doors closed.
	Empty buckets and other containers of all liquids immediately after use.
	Drain sinks and tubs immediately after use.
	Bathtubs should have a non-slip surface.

KITCHEN

	Keep kitchen doors closed.
	Empty buckets and other containers of all liquids immediately after use.
	Drain sinks immediately after use.

GARAGE

	Empty buckets and other containers of all liquids immediately after use.
	Drain sinks immediately after use.
	Keep clothes washer (and dryer) lids and doors closed.

                      Learn CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)

                                         For details contact

Chino Valley Fire District at (909) 902-5260 or American Heart Association

                                         Children Drown Without A Sound.........

                                                  Learn the ABC's of Pool Safety

A = Adult Supervision

Maintain constant eye-to-eye supervision with children in and around the swimming pool.

Assign an adult to supervise children around the pool, especially at parties.

Floaties or other inflatable flotation devices are NOT life jackets and should NEVER be substituted for adult supervision.

B = Barriers

Have an isolation fence that separates your pool from the house, play yard, and front yard.

Make sure ALL gates in isolation and yard fence are self-closing

and self-latching.

Keep all doors and windows leading to the pool area locked or install alarm devices.

Eliminate spaces where a child could get into the pool, such as squeezing through a hole in the fence.

Maintain a clear view (no trees, bushes or other obstacles) from the house

to the pool.

Move chairs and tables away from pool fences, so a child cannot unlatch or climb over the fence.

C = Classes

Learn and know how to perform CPR

Enroll your child in swimming lessons