April Pools Day 2012 |

On March 28, 2012, SNCDPC’s second annual April Pools Day media event successfully brought attention to the importance of water safety prior to the start of the swimming season. The media was an important asset in helping to bring SNCDPC’s message to TV viewers across Southern Nevada. To view media coverage of our April Pools Day event, please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sncdpc.

: SNCDPC Chair Greg Blackburn discusses last minute details with Beverly Bolton, April Pools Day Committee Chair, prior to the start of the media event.

: Tim Szymanski, SNCDPC Public Relations Committee Chair, and Jo O’Roarke discuss details prior to the start of the media event.

: Henderson Parks & Recreation mascot Hippity Hop waits by SNCDPC’s banner.

: Greg Blackburn kicks off the media event. Seated on the dais are (left to right): Susan Brager, Brianna Rukavina, Gerri Schroder, Anita Wood, Dr. Lawrence Sands, and Jeanne Cosgrove.

: Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder speaks about the importance of adult supervision.

: Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager speaks about the importance of pool barriers.

: SNHD’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Lawrence Sands, speaks about the Health District’s submersion data collection process.

: Safe Kids Clark County Director Jeanne Cosgrove speaks about drowning prevention. Cosgrove brought April Pools Day to the Vegas Valley nearly a decade ago.

: Tim Szymanski, PIO for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, speaks about the importance of swimming and CPR classes.

: Cedric Williams, PIO for the North Las Vegas Fire Department, speaks about drowning prevention devices such as life preservers and rescue tools.

: Brianna Rukavina shares a very personal story about the drowning of her one-year-old daughter, Clayre. Rukavina and her husband started Clayre Foundation in Clayre’s memory.

: Las Vegas Fire & Rescue’s chief presents Blackburn with a proclamation declaring April pool safety month in the city of Las Vegas.

: North Las Vegas Citycouncilwoman Anita Wood and North Las Vegas Fire Department’s chief present Blackburn with a proclamation declaring April pool safety month in their city.

: Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and other Henderson dignitaries present Blackburn with a proclamation declaring April pool safety month in the city of Henderson.