May is National Water Safety Month! - Pools - Garrett County Health Department

As we spend more time outside and in or around water, it’s crucial that we familiarize ourselves with water safety information that will protect the entire family! Drowning can happen in an instant, without notice or much noise. So as we get out and enjoy some fun in the sun, keep these water safety tips in mind to ensure a fun-filled summer for you and your family!

For questions regarding this or other safety information, you may contact Lacy Coffren at the Garrett County Health Department- Early Care Programs- 301-334-7720.

Do you have a pool at home? Pool alarms and rigid pool covers may provide some layers of protection, but they are not enough. The most effective drowning prevention strategy is a 4-sided fence that is at least 48 inches tall, with self-closing and self-latching gates that completely separates the pool from the house.

Source: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/5-Water-Safety-Tips-for-Kids-of-all-Ages.aspx

Shared by Lacy Coffren from the Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Unit.