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Chandler Fire Department Launches Drowning Prevention Campaign
In response to an unusually high number of recent drowning incidents involving infants and young children, the city of Chandler has
launched a community-wide campaign to educate residents about the importance of direct and constant adult supervision of children
around water.
Chandler averages about five drowning or near-drowning calls each year. Within the past 10 weeks, there have been five pediatric
drowning incidents resulting in the death of at least one child. Consequently, the city of Chandler is working proactively to help
stop more of these tragic incidents from occurring.
"We want to do our part to stop the pain of child drownings and ensure that no other families have to go through this same tragedy," Chandler Fire Chief Jeff
Clark said. "We want to mobilize this community and stop this frightening trend now, before summer gets here and the water becomes an even bigger attraction for
kids."
The Fire Department's campaign is directed primarily at adults who bear the responsibility to secure their pools, supervise the children in their care, teach them
how to swim, and learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Throughout March, Chandler Fire Department personnel will be emphasizing pool safety and water awareness to Chandler residents by speaking with them in a variety
of venues, such as grocery stores, parks, schools, home owner association meetings, and during door-to-door visits. Then, on Saturday morning, March 26, community
volunteers will join firefighters in walking their neighborhoods and sharing a message of personal responsibility for preventing child drownings. A door hanger
promoting the campaign will be left on every door.
More information on this campaign is available on the Fire Department website at
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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