MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Schmidt, Mobile 480-272-1710 LABOR DAY PROMPTS WATER SAFETY REMINDER; HOLIDAYS HIGH TIME FOR DISTRACTIONS, DROWNINGS As families prepare to celebrate the last 3-day weekend of the summer, the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona stresses the importance of vigilance and layers of protection. “Distractions and lack of barriers are the most common broken links in the injury prevention chain for drownings,” says Melissa Sutton, President of the DPCA. “This is especially true during holiday weekends. When adults are busy with guests, food preparation and entertaining, children often find themselves with easy access to the water.” Another scenario that’s common is multiple people poolside but no one watching the water. Adults and children have drowned because everyone assumed someone would notice when there’s trouble. “Designating someone to be guardian of the water can reduce the risk of drowning significantly in ...