Share these resources with your community members so they are better prepared to prevent and respond to drowning incidents
On average, 11 drowning deaths occur every day in the United States, based on 2010-2019 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drowning also is the second most common cause of death for children ages 1-4.
While children are at particularly high risk, anyone of any age can drown in a variety of situations. Not only must first responders prepare to respond to drowning incidents, but they should also help prepare their community members to prevent such incidents in the first place.
Review the following information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website poolsafely.gov, the CDC, the Red Cross, the Seminole County (Florida) Fire Department, and Water Smart Broward (a countywide drowning prevention initiative in Florida), and share these resources with your community. Read More…
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