Water Safety 101: The Basics

Every year thousands of Americans are injured or killed in swimming and boating accidents. The Staunton Fire Protection District, in conjunction with the National Safety Council encourage you to take proper precautions to prevent swimming accidents. You can protect yourself and your family from such accidents by following these guidelines:

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death of children. Most drownings occur when a child falls into a pool or is left alone in a bathtub. To prevent drowning:

•Never leave a young child alone in a bathtub or pool. If you must answer the phone or get a t...