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Folsom – Drowning is the leading cause of death for Sacramento’s toddlers and preschoolers. In Sacramento County, 70% of drowning deaths occur in children under the age of 5, most of them in backyard pools and spas.

To help keep kids safe around water, Safe Kids Greater Sacramento and the City of Folsom recommend the following the ABC’s of Drowning Prevention:

The ABC’s of Drowning Prevention

A is for Adult Supervision
• Adult supervision is key to drowning prevention. Always assign a “water watcher” who knows how to swim. Visit www.safekidssacramento.org to download a free Water Watcher badge.
• Water wings, noodles, inner-tubes and life jackets should never take the place of adult supervision for children ages 0-5.

B is for Barriers
• Put in, check and always use a child-proof barrier around your pool/spa area.
• The only proven effective barrier is a 5 foot tall non-climbable fence with self-closing, self-latching gates that separates the pool from the house and yard.

C is for CPR & Classes
• Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and rescue breathing.
• Call 911. Start CPR and rescue breathing at pool side — this can save a life.
• Enroll in swim lessons and water safety training.

For more tips on keeping children safe go to one of the following websites:

Safe Kids Greater Sacramento, www.safekidssacramento.org
Child Abuse Prevention Center, www.thecapcenter.org
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