Water Wise

1. Water Wise As temperatures rise, stay safety wise

2. Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of injury related death for Children ages 1-14. T or F Drowning is the leading cause of injury related death among Children ages 1- 4. T or F In Texas nearly 300 people drown every year. T or F In Harris County twice as many children 1 � 4 years old have died from drowning than from any other cause. T or F Texas Department of Health estimates that from May 1 � August 31 there is a drowning every other day in Harris county. T or F A swimming pool is much more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under. T or F Facts about drowning

3. Drowning HappensQuickly and Silently Children usually slip under the surface before they even have a chance to yell for help. A child can drown during routine household activities with adult supervision� In the time that it takes to:

4. What you need know to stay water safe at home Never leave children alone near water.

5. What you need know  to be safe at the pool All doors and windows should be locked and should be protected by an alarm

6. What you need know to be safe at public pools, lakes and beaches Establish safety rules before leaving home NEVER leave a child alone in or around water Adults should use �touch supervision� with young children. The adult should be within arms reach of the child at all times. Assign an adult �Water Watcher� to monitor children in and around the water. Young children and inexperienced swimmers should always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. At lakes and beaches look for warning flags to determine water conditions. Look for large waves, and don�t swim if surf is dangerous.

7. What you need know to be safe at public pools, lakes and beaches- cont�d Enroll children over the age of 3 in swimming lessons taught by qualified instructors REMEMBER- Swimming lessons do not make your child �Drown-Proof�! Pay attention to local weather conditions. If lightning and thunder, get out of water until the storm has passed. Swim in supervised areas only- NEVER SWIM ALONE Watch for dangerous �TOOs�- Too Tired, Too Cold, Too Far from Safety, Too Much Sun, Too Much Strenous Activity Don�t dive into unknown bodies of water. Jump in feet first to avoid hitting your head on the shallow bottom Avoid swimming in dark or murky water

8. Teach children to swim Always watch children in and around the water- keep them in arms reach Wear U.S. Coast Guard Approved life jackets Bring cell phone in case of emergencies Always have first aid kit and emergency contacts handy Keep lifesaving items near the pool (shepherd�s crook, floatation ring, etc.) Be water wise�plan to be safe

9. Be Waterwise Plan ahead for safe and fun summer and�

10. Waterwise Pool and Water Safety Saulette OmekeHealth Educator Health Education and Promotion