Dive into Water Safety! - City of Santa Clarita

By Councilwoman Marsha McLeanIt is disturbing and unfortunate that children ages one to four have the highest drowning rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the leading cause of death for children and the second leading cause of unintentional deaths. As a mother and grandmother living in Southern California, water safety has always been a top priority. Whether it was a family party, children’s playdate or simply going to the pool to cool off, making sure my children were able to swim was always important.As a family-forward community, the golden rule of water safety is constant supervision. Whether you’re at home, at a neighbor’s house or at a community pool, be sure to designate a responsible adult to actively watch children whenever they are in or around water. Even in shallow water or when children are using flotation devices, vigilant supervision is essential to prevent accidents.Teaching children to swim is one of the most effective w...