The risk of children drowning is a very real threat. Most parents are shocked to learn the number one cause of death according to the CDC among children ages 1-4 is drowning and second leading cause of death among children ages 5-9 years old. 70% of these drownings occurred because the child was thought to be elsewhere. Now that you’ve had proper warning of just how serious water safety is, here are 5 tips to protect your loved ones this summer Central Florida.