SAFETY
2022 HEALTH CARE EDITION
COMPILED BY MIKAH BOYD & LAUREN CANTERBERRY
DROWNING PREVENTION & SWIMMING SAFETY
SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of injury and death for children ages 1-4. City of New Braunfels o cials recommend all children be accompanied by an adult while on the river, and everyone is encouraged to use a life jacket.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE RIVERS IN NEW BRAUNFELS ARE NOT WATER PARKS; THEY ARE NATURALLY OCCURRING WATERWAYS, WHICH MEANS THEY COME WITH THE NATURAL DANGERS OF A RIVER. DAVID FERGUSON, CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
As the summer months kick o , it is important to keep these safety tips in mind. • Any depth of water can be dangerous. • Always place a barrier around water. • Drowning is often quiet and quick. • Swim in supervised areas. • Keep an eye on the weather and go inside if bad weather is approaching. • Always enter water feet rst and do not dive into shallow water. SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER These New Braunfels-area businesses o er swimming lessons year round. Most o er lessons for all ages, while some specialize in lessons for children. LOCAL SWIM SCHOOLS
DESIGNED BY TAYLOR WHITE
DROWNING DEATHS IN TEXAS Drowning-related deaths have decreased slightly over the past ve years, according to data from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
WATER SAFETY
The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department and area tubing out tters o er life preservers at no cost. Due to strong currents around the tube chute, the parks department recommends weak swimmers wear life jackets.
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Das Rec 345 Landa St., New Braunfels 830-221-4170 www.dasrec.com
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Emler Swim School of Schertz 6004 FM 3009, Ste. 286, Schertz 210-566-4096 www.emlerswimschool.com iSwim4Life 4105 Hunter Road, San Marcos 512-641-0545 www.iswim4life.com Landa Park Aquatic Complex 350 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels 830-221-4360 www.nbtexas.org/aquatics New Braunfels Family YMCA 545 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels 830-606-9622 www.ymcasatx.org Rec Center 2065 S. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels 830-929-5440 www.newbraunfelsrec.com Sunsational Swim School Traveling swim instructors 888-788-2140 www.sunsationalswimschool.com
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Life jacket rentals are available for free at:
More than 350 individuals have died in drowning incidents statewide since the start of 2018.
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Hinman Island Park Prince Solms Park Gateway Or contact parks and recreation at 830-221-4350 or www.nbtexas.org/ rivers
*2022 INCIDENTS ARE AS OF APRIL 27.
NATIONAL STATISTICS According to the Centers for Disease
80% of drowning victims are male 1 4 YEARS Children ages have the highest drowning rates DECLINED 38% Between 1999- 2019, the rate of drowning deaths among children ages 0-17
Factors that contribute to drowning:
Not being able to swim Missing or ine ective fences around water Lack of supervision Drinking alcohol Not wearing life jackets Using drugs or medications
SOURCE: CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 3,960 drowning deaths in the United States every year.
SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Jaime Simmons, DDS Board Certified Pediatric Dentist ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 830-302-2044
2163 Stephens Place, Suite 106 New Braunfels, TX 78130
www.texastykespediatricdentistry.com
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