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WATER SAFETY is a PHONE CALL AWAY

Recreational swimming, use of watercrafts, scuba diving, and snorkeling are just some of the aquatic pastimes Floridians can enjoy year-round. This enjoyment, however, can quickly turn to tragedy. Drowning's and other water-related tragedies have a lifetime effect on everyone involved, including family, friends, and the community. To make a significant impact, drowning prevention must become a community effort. In Palm Beach County, information and resources are just a phone call away--to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County. The coalition brings together resources, referral information, and water safety instructions for public access. Please call (561) 616-7068 for more information or to volunteer or visit our web site at pbcgov.com/drowningprevention.

DROWNING PREVENTS DOs and DON'TS

DO
DON'T
  • Teach children water safety and swimming skills as soon as possible.
  • Teach yourself water safety and rescue swimming skills.
  • Maintain constant visual contact with children in pool or pool area.
  • Always brief babysitters on water safety, emphasizing the need for constant supervision.
  • Don't rely on swimming lessons, life preservers or other equipment to make a child "water safe."
  • Don't ever leave a child alone in a body of water.
  • Don't leave out toys that might attract a child in pool or pool area.
  • Never prop the gate to a pool area open.
 

Contact Information

 
If you have questions or comments about a Palm Beach County aquatic facility,email us at pbcsplash@pbcgov.com
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