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September 14, 2023

CPSC Awards More than $2.0 Million in Pool Safely Grants to Eight State and Local Governments to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings and Drain Entrapments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announced today eight  awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC, from a group of applicants, to receive […]

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June 8, 2023

CPSC Issues New Drowning Report with Child Fatalities; Reminder for Extra Water Safety Vigilance

Agency Calls for Increased Drowning Prevention Efforts This Summer for Families with Children and Historically Excluded Communities WASHINGTON – The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that fatal child drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries for children under age 15 remain high. CPSC urges families with young children […]

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child swimming in a pool
February 16, 2023

$3.5 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State, Local and Tribal Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now Through April 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $3.5 million in […]

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November 15, 2022

CPSC Awards More than $1.1 Million in Pool Safely Grants to Three State and Local Governments to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings and Drain Entrapments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today three awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC to receive more than $1.1 million in […]

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June 9, 2022

CPSC Report Shows Fatal Child Drownings Remain High; Nonfatal Drowning Injuries Spiked by 17 Percent in 2021

CPSC Calls for Increased Water Safety Vigilance After Two Years of Pandemic Summers WASHINGTON – The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows fatal child drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries in children under age 15 remain high. CPSC urges families to make water safety a priority, particularly as […]

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kid swimming in a pool with adult supervision
June 7, 2022

$2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State and Local Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) to assist state and local governments in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas. CPSC will award up to a total of $2 million in […]

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December 23, 2021

CPSC Awards More than $1.3 Million in Pool Safely Grants to Five State and Local Governments to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings and Drain Entrapments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today five awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The state and local governments were selected by CPSC to receive more than $1.3 million in […]

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yard and pool with fence
June 8, 2021

CPSC Report Shows Child Drownings Remain High; Most Fatalities to Children Under Five

Fewer Kids Took Swim Lessons During COVID-19 Pandemic Putting Them at Risk WASHINGTON – The annual drowning and submersion report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds families to make water safety a priority, particularly as they return to community pools and resume warm-weather activities near water. Child drownings remain the leading cause […]

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pool safely grants
May 7, 2021

CPSC Awards More than $860,000 in Pool Safely Grants to Five State and Local Governments to Combat Pool and Spa Drownings and Drain Entrapments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Robert Adler and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today five awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings and drain entrapments.  The state and local governments, selected by CPSC, will receive more than $860,000 in Pool Safely Grant […]

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September 23, 2020

Pool Safely September Newsletter: Campaign Launches New PSA Highlighting Need for Families to Follow Water Safety Steps All Year

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As the summer swim season winds down, we hope this newsletter finds you well. CPSC wishes you a safe and healthy start of the school year for those of you with children. This month, we are pleased to share the Pool Safely campaign’s new public service announcement (PSA) video, […]

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