Layers Work Together

 

Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so no single prevention strategy is enough. It is up to all of us to use the 5 Layers of Protection to prevent the risk of drowning and aquatic injuries. It only takes a few minutes to learn and can save a life! 

1. Barriers & Alarms 
2. Supervision 
3. Water Competency 
4. Life Jackets 
5. Emergency Preparation 

Learn more about each Layer of Protection with @drownalliance and visit https://ndpa.org/layers

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Furniture Safety

A piece of furniture like this can tip-over onto a child with just 60 pounds of pressure. It's never too early to make it SAFE!

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Pool Toy vs. Pool Safety Device

 

While colorful pool floats are a fun way to enjoy the water, it is critical to know the difference between a pool toy and a pool safety device. 

Although they may look similar, not all floatation devices are U.S. Coast Guard-approved. Anything inflatable can easily deflate, leaving children vulnerable. 

Consider the following when using water toys: 

Find a designated area to store water toys away from the pool during non-swim times 

Use the 3 C’s of Supervision: Constant, Close, and Capable 
 

Always use NDPA’s 5 Layers of Protection, including physical barriers 

Any flotation device not specifically USCG-approved should NEVER be considered a safety device for water activities. 

To learn more about the 5 Layers of Protection, follow @drownalliance 

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Adult Supervision Around Water

 

Pool fences and adult supervision are crucial when children are in and around pools!

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Emergency Room Statistic

 

From the moment our children are born, we become aware of all of the dangers that appear as they begin to grow and become curious. Life will always be full of dangers, but there are simple steps we can take to ensure the prevention of childhood drownings, fatal and nonfatal. 

We must work together to help our communities safe in and around water by using the 5 Layers of Protection: 

 Barriers & Alarms 
 Supervision 
 Water Competency 
 Life Jackets 
 Emergency Preparation 

Follow @drownalliance for the best water safety strategies to prevent drowning in our communities. 

#drowningprevention #ndpa #drownalliance #watersafety #watersafetyseason #5layersofprotection #layersofprotection #childsafety #statistic #drowningispreventable 

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World Drowning Prevention Day

When the United Nations General Assembly declared World #DrowningPrevention Day, it drew attention to the urgent need for our communities to provide life-saving solutions to prevent drowning.

@who came up with a simple idea: Organizations work with their local authorities to illuminate landmarks in blue light during the evening every July 25th. Today is an important day to continue those efforts and ensure that everyone has the resources they need to stay safe. 

Some ways to observe World Drowning Prevention Day include: 

Raising awareness and water safety education 
Starting a local water safety coalition 
Donating to your local water safety organizations 
Learning and implementing NDPA’s 5 Layers of Protection! 
Do your part to prevent drowning by following @drownalliance and visiting ndpa.org about how you can help reduce the numbers! 

#watersafety #watersafetyseason #holiday #ndpa #drownalliance #notonemoredrowning #5layersofprotection #layersofprotection #safety #drowningispreventable 

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Bath Safety Statistic

 

Every year, an estimated 87 children drown in the home, two-thirds of which occur in bathtubs. 

An infant can drown in less than 2 inches of water for of water within 30 seconds, making it exceptionally important to never leave your little one alone in the bath. 

Ensure you take the proper precautions around water by using the 5 Layers of Protection, even during something that is part of our daily routine. 

Read @drownalliance blog about the best methods to minimize the risk of bathtime injury and drownings in the home: https://ndpa.org/its-national-bath-safety-month

#bathsafety #watersafetyseason #ndpa #drownalliance #supervision #drowningprevention #watersafety #5layersofprotection #childsafety #childsafetytips 

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Water Watcher Rules

 

Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, so when it’s your turn to be the designated Water Watcher, always follow these rules – it can save a life!

Learn the 5 Layers of Protection to prevent drowning:
Barriers & Alarms 
Supervision 
Water Competency 
Life Jackets 
Emergency Preparation

Download your Water Watcher Card by visiting the link below: https://ndpa.org/water-competency

#waterwatcher #supervision #ndpa #drownalliance #watersafetyseason #watersafety #watersupervision #5layersofprotection #layersofprotection #drowningprevention 

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What are the 5 Layers?

 Due to the tragic numbers of unintentional childhood drowning deaths in the United States, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance came up with various types of strategies and physical barrers that would work together to help prevent drowning and promote water safety. 

All of the layers are meant to be used constantly and simultaneously.

 

The 5 Layers of Protection consist of: 

1. Barriers & Alarms 

2. Supervision 

3. Water Competency 

4. Life Jackets 

5. Emergency Preparation 

To learn more about each individual Layer of Protection from @drownalliance and visit https://ndpa.org/layers

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CPR W/Rescue Breaths

 When an emergency occurs, knowing a life saving skill like CPR can mean the difference between life and death. 

If you ever encounter a victim who is not breathing, ALWAYS call 911 before trying to perform CPR with rescue breaths. Drowning is considered a hypoxic event – meaning it affects all of the organs in the body from the lack of oxygen being supplied to the brain which results in eventual cardiac and respiratory arrest. 

When you combine rescue breaths with chest compressions, you increase the oxygen level in the victim's blood, saving their organs. 

Proper training and certification for CPR needs to be refreshed about every 1-2 years, especially if there are recent changes in recommendations. 

To find a CPR and First Aid class near you, check with your local hospital, fire department, or use the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Websites. 

When other Layers of Protection fail, CPRwith rescue breaths could save a life! Learn more about each of the 5 Layers of Protection from @drownallince! 

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Safe Sleep Tips For Baby

 

Life Jackets

 As 1 of NDPA’S 5 Layers of Protection, life jackets should be worn by everyone when around open water – especially when boating, on non-motorized watercraft, or in/around natural bodies of water.

Life jackets must be sized appropriately for the wearer, so an adult’s life jacket won’t fit a child, just as a child’s life jacket won’t fit an adult! 

A life jacket is useful in many environments, including a backyard gathering with a pool present. When other Layers of Protection may break down in that setting, the life jacket layer can help prevent an unintentional drowning. 

Keep in mind, life jackets alone will not teach a child to swim and are only effective when they are worn before you end up in the water. 

Never replace or substitute inflatable arm bands, inner tubes, or other water toys for tested and approved life jackets. 

Drowning is preventable! Use ALL 5 Layers of Protection to keep you and your loved ones safe around water! 

Follow @drownalliance for more water safety tips. 

#5layersofprotection #drownalliance #lifejackets #watersafetymonth #watersafetyseason #watersafety #ndpa #layersofprotection #childsafety #drowningprevention 

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Throwback Thursday

 

Designated Water Watcher

 According to NDPA, Water Watchers are responsible adults who agree to actively and constantly supervise children in the water. 

If you or a loved one volunteer to be a designated Water Watcher, keep in mind the “3 C’s” of Supervision, a critical layer of protection: 

Close: within an arm's reach 

Constant: uninterrupted attention 

Capable: can swim & knows CPR 

To learn more about Water Watchers and how to use supervision as one of the 5 Layers of Protection, visit https://ndpa.org/layers

#watersafetyseason #waterwatcher #supervision #watersafetymonth #ndpa #drownalliance #drowningprevention #watersafety #5layersofprotection #swimming #poolsafety 

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We need YOUR help

 DROWNING PREVENTION - WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!

Water Needs to be Respected

It is FUN and it is DANGEROUS 

One person cannot spread the word and help families to be aware.  Can YOU help get the word out so that we can stop preventable drowning?
  
It will take us all to understand and get passionate about this. 

It is not the other persons problem or responsibility - it is all of ours.

You may have heard this before but it needs to be repeated.  It WILL save lives.....

ONE LAYER OF PROTECTION

Gate propped open

Most of the drowning of children have been because there was NOT a Pool Fence OR the barrier was compromised (i.e. gate propped open, gate lock broken, a gap in the fence, etc.)

Failed Gate Latch

SECURE GATE WITH LOCK                             

A POOL FENCE WITH A SELF-LATCHING/SELF-CLOSING GATE IS A MUST

A preteen, teen and an adult lost their lives because they did not know how to swim. Don't be afraid to let someone know YOU do not know how to swim and If you are going to a party be sure that your child is wearing a coast guard approved floating device - blow-up floaties do not count.

ONE LAYER OF PROTECTION

Adult Learning to Swim

Giving Babies and Early Start

Swimming Lessons for Children

One of Many Coast Guard Approved Flotation Devises

SWIM LESSONS & COAST GUARD APPROVED FLOATING DEVISES  IMPORTANT

We have had fatal incidences this year with toddlers, young children and a preteen who did not know how to swim.  There were people in the water and around the water but a designated Water Watcher was not assigned.  Most times we THINK we are watching or that someone else is watching. A Water Watcher is ALWAYS an Adult!

ONE LAYER OF PROTECTION

ALWAYS ASSIGN A DESIGNATED WATER WATCHER AND ROTATE EVERY 15 MIN

The ABC's of Water Safety

A - Always Adult Supervision  (Water Watcher)

B - Barrier around the Pool     (In working Condition)

C - Classes  (Swim Classes AND CPR Classes)

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HELP US SPREAD THE NEWS ABOUT WATER SAFETY

YOU WILL BE HELPING TO SAVE LIVES!!

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Drowning IS preventable

 

It is natural for children to be curious, which leads them to explore their surroundings without knowing the dangers that may be present. Almost 70% of drownings of young children occur during non-swim time. 

Life will always be full of dangers, but there are simple steps we can take to ensure our children are safe in and around water. 

Drowning IS preventable, but the most effective water safety strategies must be learned, advocated, and implemented at all times. 

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14 Common Car Seat Mistakes

 

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