According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death among children, with an average of 22 drownings and 11 drowning deaths per day in 2021 alone. Although this data is certainly alarming and…
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Summer is the season for outdoor fun. Some of the most popular activities, like swimming and boating, can also be among the deadliest. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of injury or death in the United States. Believe it or not, approximately ten…
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Category: Central, Home, Personal, Prevention
Tags: boating, children, drowning, fatal drowning, life jackets, non-fatal drowning, pool barriers, Safety Tips, submersion, swimming lessons, swimming pool, unintentional drowning, young children
With the warm weather now in full swing, people have begun opening their pools for the summer. While pools are a great way to escape the heat, there are several safety considerations to take to be sure your summer oasis is a…
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Category: Central, Home, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: above ground pool, backyard, children, diving board, fencing, in ground pool, ladder, pool fences, pool safety, Safety Tips, slide, swimming pool