Riverside County Fire Department

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CAL FIRE and Riverside County Firefighters know all too well the tragic results of a child’s death from drowning. Drowning is 100 % preventable.

ABC’s of water safety

A= Adult Supervision . Assign an adult "Water Watcher" to keep their eyes on kids in the water at ALL times.

B = Barriers . such as fences, self-closing and self-latching gates, pool motion sensors, window and door alarms.

C = Classes. Parents and caregivers should take a CPR and First Aid class and swimming courses that are available for both children and adults.

Drowning is a quiet event. There is no splashing, no screaming and no noise. Click here for additional information.