HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Proclamation - Drowning Prevention Summer PROCLAMATION
2015 Drowning Prevention Summer
Orange County Fire Authority
WHEREAS, drowning is the leading cause of death and disability in
California for children under the age of five and, in 2014, there were
three fatal drownings and 28 non-fatal incidents in Orange County;
and
WHEREAS, drowning is a major problem for adults 35 - 64 and, as
a result, there were 14 fatal drownings and six non-fatal incidents
in 2014; and
WHEREAS, California leads the nation in drownings and last year
21 children under the age of 15 died from drownings in California;
and
WHEREAS, fatal and non-fatal drowning is a silent event occurring
in as little as two inches of water, including swimming pools, spas,
lakes, the ocean, and any body of water; and
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's water safety campaign "Prevent
Drowning: Never Swim Alone" provides in-depth information on
what Orange County residents can do to prevent drowning; and
WHEREAS, the initiatives set forth in the "ABC's of Water Safety
Program" will increase public awareness regarding proper
procedures to prevent this needless tragedy; and
WHEREAS, OCFA will launch its water safety campaign on April
26th, and from Memorial Day through Labor Day the highest
percentage of drownings take place, and is designated as Water
Safety Summer.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of Seal Beach
City Council recognizes Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015 as:
KKIDUIROWNILNG PRETION SUMMEU�tip
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of
the City of Seal Beach this twenty-seventh day of April in the Year
Two Thousand Fifteen.
........ _.....
Ellery A. Deaton, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: David W. Sloan
City Council Members:
Gary A. Miller
Sandra Massa-Lavitt
Mike Varipapa