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COMPILED BY MIKAH BOYD & HANNAH ZEDAKER
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
These Lake Houston-area businesses oer swimming lessons year-round. Most oer lessons for all ages, while some specialize in lessons for children. LOCAL SWIM SCHOOLS
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.
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CHILD 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.
SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS
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As the summer months kick o , it is important to keep these safety tips in mind. 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 because children could slip underneath. Teach children to always ask permission before entering any pool, even if there are lifeguards. SOURCE: TONY GUILLORY, YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTONCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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1 All Things Swim 1307 First St. E., Humble 281-271-3862 www.allthingsswimhumble.com
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2 Aqua-Tots Swim Schools – Humble 9669 FM 1960 Bypass, Ste. 800, Humble 832-400-9046 www.aqua-tots.com/humble 3 FINS Swim School – Atascocita 6900 FM 1960, Humble 832-562-3220
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More than 360 individuals have died in drowning incidents statewide since the start of 2018.
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www.swimat ns.com/atascocita 4 Lake Houston Family YMCA 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood 281-360-2500 www.ymcahouston.org/locations/ lake-houston-family-ymca 5 SafeSplash + SwimLabs Swim School – Humble 10423 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Humble 832-271-1446 www.safesplash.com/locations/humble-tx
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Harris County has had 53 drownings since 2018.
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Harris County is among the ve Texas counties with the most annual drownings. Harris Denton Dallas Galveston Tarrant
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*2022 INCIDENTS ARE AS OF JUNE 17.
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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