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Water SafetyDrowning Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury related deaths to children ages 14 and under. A temporary lapse in supervision is a common factor in most drowning incidents and near drowning incidents. Child drowning can happen in a matter of seconds, in the time it takes to answer the phone. There is often no splashing to warn of trouble. Children can drown in small quantities of water and are at risk in their own homes from wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, and toilets, as well swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Deaths and Injuries A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under. Of children surviving near drowning, 5% to 20% suffer severe and permanent disability. Any person who suffers a near drowning (inhaled water into the lungs) should seek medical attention right away! High surf at the beach may be exciting, but it can also be deadly. Don't let children play in rough surf, it can knock them down and pull them into deeper water. Where Drowning Happens  Approximately 50% of preschooler drowning occurs in residential swimming pools. Each year 350 drownings (for all ages) occur in bathtubs. Each year approximately 40 children drown in 5 gallon buckets. In 10 states, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington, drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children ages 14 and under. Children can disappear from view and drown at the beach in only a few seconds. Stay with - and WATCH - your children at the beach!! Teach your swimmers these four key rules
Bad Weather Never swim in a pool when there is lightning. Get out of the pool or off the beach (if in a boat, get to shore) whenever you see storm clouds or hear thunder. Lightning can strike many miles away from the storm itself. Storms offshore can cause dangerous swimming conditions. For further information, please contact the Bainbridge Township Fire Department
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Bainbridge Township Fire Department for the community that we faithfully serve.
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