Important Water Safety Reminders

A baby by the pool

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. IUSD and the City of Irvine have partnered with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on a water safety campaign for Irvine. According to OCFA, Irvine has the second highest drowning rate in Orange County.

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

English http://bit.ly/1SVaUFf
Chinese http://bit.ly/1OeKgFL
Korean http://bit.ly/1UFZwL4
Spanish http://bit.ly/1WGKs3m
Vietnamese http://bit.ly/1YgsGU8

Water Safety Rules

English http://bit.ly/1OeKaOG
Chinese http://bit.ly/25P2tyg
Korean http://bit.ly/1VORsu0
Spanish http://bit.ly/28nZA9K
Vietnamese http://bit.ly/1XItG4K

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!