"Nothing is more important than watching children around water. Drownings can be prevented, and they should be. It’s so important to be reminded of water safety precautions."
~ Doug Fulton, Fulton Homes CEO
Did You Know?
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, drowning is the leading cause of death in Arizona among children 1 to 4 years old.
According to www.preventdrownings.org there were 14 drowning fatalities, 8 adults and 6 children, in the Phoenix Valley in 2017.
Some 30 children and 23 adults were involved in near-drowning incidents during the same time period.
In the first three months of 2018, 3 children and 3 adults have died from drowning and there has been a total of 8 water emergencies so far this year.
Top Four Tips:
- Never leave your child unattended around water. We know it sounds strict, but there is no room for compromise on this one. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.
- Put the cell phone away, forget about all the other things you have to do and give young children 100 percent of your attention when they are near or around water.
- Parents have a million things to do, but learning CPR should be on the top of the list. It will give you tremendous peace of mind – and the more peace of mind you have as a parent, the better.
- Every child is different, so enroll children in swimming lessons when you feel they are ready.
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Did You Know?
According to the Arizona Department Health Services, Drowning is the leading cause of death in Arizona among children 1 to 4 years old.
According to www.phoenix.gov there were 20 drowning fatalities, 16 adults and four children, in the Phoenix Valley in 2013? Some 40 children and 22 adults were involved in near-drowning incidents during the same time period.
In the first three months of 2014, one adult and one child have died from drowning and five children and four adults were in water emergencies.
Top Four Tips:
- Never leave your child unattended around water. We know it sounds strict, but there is no room for compromise on this one. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.
- Put the cell phone away, forget about all the other things you have to do and give young children 100 percent of your attention when they are near or around water.
- Parents have a million things to do, but learning CPR should be on the top of the list. It will give you tremendous peace of mind – and the more peace of mind you have as a parent, the better.
- Every child is different, so enroll children in swimming lessons when you feel they are ready.
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