Williamson County will recognize the month of April as April Pools Day to raise drowning awareness and promote swimming safety. The commissioners court passed a proclamation during its regular scheduled meeting on March 31. "The number one rule is never leave a child unattended around pools, spas, bathtubs or any body of water," Director of Williamson County Emergency Medical Services Kenny Schnell said. Schnell spoke on behalf of the Child Fatality Review Team for Williamson County. According to the proclamation, drowning is the the leading cause of injury and death for children age one to four, and a nonfatal drowning can cause long-term disabilities, including loss of basic functioning. "Unfortunately for 2014we had four near drownings and four drownings in Williamson County," Schnell said. "Of the drowning deaths, three were children and one was an adult." The Review Team has found that most drownings occur near the end of the school year when people have pool parties, and Schnell offered tips for prevention such as wearing a whistle and remembering that a child might have forgotten how to swim during the winter. Schnell said the most important thing people can do is pay attention. "Always have someone present," he said. "Drownings occur when there is a short lapse in adult supervision."