Important Water Safety Reminders

As you prepare for the hot summer months, filled with fun and long days in the sun, IUSD would like to take this opportunity to share important water safety reminders from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). This is the fifth year IUSD and the City of Irvine have partnered with OCFA on a water safety campaign for Irvine. Below are links to helpful handouts from OCFA in five languages, which can be printed and placed on your refrigerator or somewhere visible for the whole family. Also, please share this information with caregivers.

ABCs of Water Safety
Remember the ABC’s of water safety:

A – Active Adult Supervision
B – Barriers to prevent toddlers and children from falling into the pool
C – Classes, so children know how to swim is important. Do not rely on swimming aids for safety

Click on the links below for more information about the ABC’s of water safety

English
Chinese
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese

Water Safety Rules
Water safety rules for swimmers of any age include:

Never swim alone
Follow the ABC’s of water safety
Go feet first into the water
Play safely in and around water
Don’t sit or play on drains, which can trap and injure swimmers

Click on the links below for more information.

English
Chinese
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese

Another helpful resource is OCFA’s drowning prevention webpage, which includes tips and videos. http://www.ocfa.org/SafetyPrograms/DrowningPrevention.aspx

Thank you and have a fun and safe summer!