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"Drowning Prevention Awareness"
May-October 2019
WHEREAS, drowning is the leading cause of death and disability in California for children
under five years of age, and
WHEREAS, roughly one third of drowning victims in Orange County are age 50 and older, who
also experience a greater likelihood of dying from these injuries; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Health Care Agency
convened the Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention to educate the community on
ways to prevent drownings; 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 other body of water; and
WHEREAS, the themes of this year's water safety campaign "Always Watch Your Child
Around Water" and "Never Swim Alone," in-depth information will be provided by staff on
what Orange County residents can do to prevent drowning; and
WHEREAS,the initiatives set forth in the "ABCs of Water Safety"program will increase public
awareness regarding proper procedures to prevent this needless tragedy; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Fire Authority, in collaboration with the Orange County Task
Force on Drowning Prevention, will be taking this opportunity to increase public awareness
about drowning prevention through a diverse community outreach campaign; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Fire Authority will launch its 24-week water safety campaign in
May and continue through October.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Fire Authority Board of
Directors does hereby proclaim its participation in the "Always Watch Your Child Around
Water" and "Never Swim Alone" 2018 campaigns—that kick-off in May and continue through
October by encouraging all families, parents, residents, schools, recreational facilities,
businesses, and homeowner associations to become partners in preparedness by increasing their
knowledge of proper safety measures in drowning prevention.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal Beach
this 28th day of May, 2019.
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ss, t City Council Members:
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