Drowning kills more kids ages 1-4 than any other cause.

ANY child can drown. ANY time. ANY place. So EVERY one of us needs to know these important facts…and SHARE them:

• Kids under age 1 most often drown in bathtubs, buckets & toilets

• Also dangerous: in-ground and blow-up pools, retention ponds, canals, spas, even a pet’s water dish

• Small kids drown without making a sound

• Drowning begins in as little as 20 seconds

Prevent Needless Drownings

Tell everyone that these steps save lives:

• Eliminate distractions for those watching kids near water. NO texting, phone calls, gaming, reading

• Stay close for a quick rescue

• Never lose sight of small kids near water Make sure fences, gates, windows and doors between kids and water are in place and working properly

Who Needs to Know

• Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings & caregivers

• Homeowners with pools, hot tubs & other drowning hazards

• Anyone associated with homes and pools—contractors, real estate agents and pool maintenance companies—all can educate others and help reduce drowning threats

• We ALL need to know drowning dangers and to share them

• Learn CPR—it’s a proven life saver