CITY OF CORONADO
CALIFORNIA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
ROCTAMATION
WHEREAS, May as Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Month was nationally established through a collaborative effort to promote water safety and drowning prevention; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Public Health reports that between 2016 and 2022, 3,693 California residents died from drowning, 2,931 were hospitalized, and 9,734 were treated in emergency departments for non-fatal drowning; and
WHEREAS, each year, drowning incidents result in hundreds of emergency room visits, many hospital stays and potential life altering and permanent disabilities of San Diego County area residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Coronado has its own considerations and context for drowning prevention in all bodies of water for residents and visitors, including ocean and rip current safety, boating safety, pool safety, and swim lessons for all ages; and
WHEREAS, City of Coronado lifeguards perform 300-500 rescues annually, including swimmer assists, boat assists, and boat rescues; and
WHEREAS, to support water safety awareness and City of Coronado aquatics and recreation programs, the Recreation & Golf Services Department is hosting a free Summer Kick-Off event at the Boathouse on May 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Coronado, I do hereby proclaim May 2024 to be:
"WATER SAFETY and DROWNING PREVENTION
MONTH"
in the City of Coronado reminding everyone to be safer in and around the water this summer and all year long.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND and caused the Seal of the City of Coronado, California, to be affixed thereto this Seventh Day of May 2024.
COR ON A
RICHARD BAILEY, Mayor
Attest:
INSORPORATED Libhan
LIFOR
KELSEA HOLIAN, City Clerk