While families gather around the lake this summer, water safety for children is needed. The National Drowning Prevention Alliance reports drowning as the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for ages 0-4.

Certified Infant Swimming Resource instructor and former Dadeville resident Lauren Rene said drowning is preventable with the five layers of protection. Layer one is security around the water area. 

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.