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COMPILED BY MIKAH BOYD
DROWNING PREVENTION & SWIMMING SAFETY
DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 IN TEXAS, AND IT CAN BE 100% PREVENTABLE ... WITH FORMAL SWIM LESSONS. TONY GUILLORY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS FOR YMCA GREATER HOUSTON
Experts suggest these safety tips this summer. • Any depth of water is dangerous. • Always place a barrier around water. • Drowning is often quiet and quick. • Keep pools locked. • Avoid putting covers on pools. • Teach children to always ask permission before entering any pool. 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. Tony Guillory, associate director of aquatics for the YMCA of Greater Houston, said the YMCA has responded to these incidents by increasing the number of swimming classes o ered to all ages.
SOURCE: TONY GUILLORY, YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
DESIGNED BY TAYLOR WHITE
CHILD DROWNING DEATHS IN TEXAS Drowning-related deaths have decreased slightly over the past ve years for children, according to data from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
LOCAL SWIM SCHOOLS
LOCAL IMPACT
These Cy-Fair businesses o er swimming lessons.
AquaTots 26341 Hwy. 290, Cypress 281-975-0614
Of the 25 total drowning responses the Cy-Fair Fire Department made from 2019 through March 2022: 12 RESPONSES were in 2021. EIGHT were 2 YEAR OLDS. TWO WERE TEENAGERS. 11 RESPONSES happened between JUNE AND AUGUST. SOURCE: CY FAIR FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
2018
91
www.aqua-tots.com British Swim School 17800 FM 529, Houston 281-601-4588 www.britishswimschool.com D. Bradley McWilliams Cypress Creek YMCA 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston 281-469-1481 www.ymcahouston.org FINS Swim School 15534 House & Hahl Road, Cypress 832-562-3221 www.swimat ns.com Houston Swim Club Cypress 19702 Hwy. 290, Houston 281-807-7946 www.houstonswimclub.com Langham Creek Family YMCA 16725 Longenbaugh Drive, Houston 281-859-6143 www.ymcahouston.org Pengu Swim School Towne Lake 18221 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress 281-941-8017 www.penguswimschool.com SafeSplash 12304 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress 832-497-1238 www.safesplash.com
2019
87
2020
87
2021
76
2022*
More than 350 children have died in drowning incidents statewide since the start of 2018.
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*2022 INCIDENTS ARE AS OF APRIL 27.
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CHILD DROWNING DEATHS BY COUNTY These ve Texas counties have the most annual child drownings.
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31
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Harris County has had 51 child drownings since 2018.
6
Harris Denton Tarrant
Dallas Galveston
2018 2019 2020 2021
2022*
*2022 INCIDENTS ARE AS OF APRIL 27.
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
LUNCH & LEARN Health Series You’re invited to Park Creek for a special series focused on health and wellness. Hear from experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
on how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. YOUR HEALTH MATTERS: EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES Tuesday, June 21 | 11:30 a.m.
Space is limited so RSVP by calling 281-205-4939 or contact us for information about attending virtually.
Our community is following recommended protocols to prevent viral spread including social distancing for group activities and masks are required.
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