Wristband safety alarms such as a Safety
Turtle, which has a stationary base in
your house, and My Buddy Tag, which is Bluetooth enabled, will alert a parent or caretaker
if a child has entered the water. They have a
limited range of 40
to9 feet, so re100
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search which one
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may best fit your
situation.
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“90%
accidental
injuries are
preventable.
Make
”
learning
water safety fun.
There are numerous books, videos and interactive websites geared toward children of all ages
to learn water safety. These include Danger
Rangers and Watch Know Learn.
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DROWNING PREVENTION PLAN
Be aware that most wandering events occur
• During warmer months and summer
holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of
July and Labor Day.
• During family gatherings, events and BBQs.
• When engaged in outside activities such as
camping or hiking.
• During visits to relatives or friends, on
vacation or when in any non-home setting.
• When windows, screens and doors have
been adjusted during the warmer months.
• During times of an escalation of behaviors
that may cause