To prevent injuries it is necessary to have information about the factors that contribute to their occurrence. With this information we may understand the options for prevention. Effective injury prevention requires a multifaceted, multidisciplinary approach

Drowning

Drowning can be a silent catastrophe, one that can happen in the few minutes you take to answer a phone call or run inside for a towel. Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1-4. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in Collier County.

Please use the following information to protect your children.

Barriers of Protection

1.Supervise: Never take your eyes off children in and around water.

2. Use Barriers: Fences, self-closing/self-latching gates and secured doors with alarms can prevent young children from wandering into the pool. Check for broken or missing drain covers.

3. Learn to Swim: To stay safer in the water, all family members should learn to swim well.

4. Know How to Respond: Get training in basic water rescue skills, first aid and CPR. Have rescue equipment and a phone by the pool. Immediately phone 911 and begin CPR.