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Watch your kids around water
The Problem:
Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of
death for children ages 1 to 4? Unfortunately, for every child who
drowns, another four are hospitalized and 16 others receive emergency care
for near drowning. Some children require LIFETIME care.
Life Safety Tips Around Water:
- Never leave children alone around water; know where your
child is at all times.
- Secure doors and gates leading to the pool area &
keep in top working condition.
- When leaving the pool area, remove all inflatable toys
that may entice a child to the water.
- Keep any standing water out of harms way; close toilet
lids, empty inflatable pools and drain water from buckets. A child can
drown in 1-2 inches of water!
- In case of drowning, call 9-1-1.
- Know CPR
Reduce the number
of drownings in Tolleson to ZERO!
A reminder from the
Tolleson Fire Department
“Providing Excellence in Safety Services”
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