Water disaster
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Drowning can happen very fast. Most of the time you will not hear someone drowning.
- Stay within an arm’s reach of young children when they are in or near water.
- Have toilet lid locks and use them.
- Put locks on the outside of the bathroom door to keep children out.
- Store large buckets turned over, so water cannot collect inside them. Very young children can drown in 1-2 inches of water.
- Put a high fence all the way around your pool or spa. Always keep the gate closed and locked.
- Use a water thermometer to test bath water.
Source: www.4akid.co.za
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