Drowning Impact Awareness Month August 2024

Published on August 07, 2024

WHEREAS, Arizona’s future prosperity depends upon the long-term health, safety, and well-being of the nearly two million children and teens in our state; and

WHEREAS, drowning is a top cause of injury and death for children and teens in Arizona, affecting not only the victims, but also families, emergency personnel, and our society as a whole; and

WHEREAS, child drownings are nearly 100 percent preventable; and

WHEREAS, research-proven strategies can save lives, including constant and capable supervision, restricting access to water, use of life jackets, swimming lessons for adults and children at the appropriate age, and rapid emergency response, including CPR; and

WHEREAS, during the month of August, Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, in collaboration with state and local governments, community organizations, and private citizens, will be engaging communities throughout Arizona in a coordinated and comprehensive response. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Winfield, Mayor of Oro Valley, do hereby proclaim August 2024 as

DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH

and urge all communities and citizens of Arizona to participate in efforts to reduce drowning risk, strengthen families, and protect children and teens.

Dated this 7th day of August, 2024

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