HAPPY SUMMER…Be Careful out there!
HAPPY SUMMER…Be Careful out there!
Summer is finally here which means that there will be plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. One of which, of course, is swimming. Who doesn’t enjoy taking a dip to cool off under the hot Florida sun? However, there are some staggering statistics in regards to swimming deaths in Florida and we here at northsantarosa.com want you to have a fun AND safe summer.
For instance, did you know that Florida has the highest drowning deaths per state annually for children under the age of 5? The Florida Department of Health website (www.floridahealth.gov) states that we have a drowning rate of 7.54 per 100,000 people (ages 1-4). There are many reasons this rate is so high, with our thousands of miles of coastline, but the main reason is the large amounts of pools in our state. The website goes on to say that pool safety is everyone’s responsibility. Visit www.waterproofFL.com to learn how you can make your outdoor oasis safe.
