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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drowning remains the number one cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-4, and deaths are still rising among children ages 1-15. With more families staying at home to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, there is an increased risk of child drownings, even as Americans head into the cooler weather months. […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, Summer 2020 has brought significant change, as families work to keep their loved ones healthy and safe from COVID-19. The coronavirus forced families to change or cancel their summer plans and events. The Summer Olympic Games, beloved by many, was postponed. Originally scheduled to take place in Tokyo in […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As we settle into summer, we hope our June newsletter finds you and your families safe and healthy. Summer vacation plans and activities look different from previous years. Many camps have been canceled, swimming lessons put on hold, and public recreational swimming is restricted in some states. While some […]

Most Drowning Fatalities Occurred in a Residential Setting; Many Attributed to Gap in Adult Supervision WASHINGTON – A new report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating child drownings, particularly as many families prepare to spend more time at home this summer to curb the spread […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, We hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy during this challenging start to the spring season. The coronavirus pandemic means homes across the country have quickly transformed into schools, offices, and even playgrounds. As such, the Pool Safely campaign has been focusing on water safety […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As we settle into 2020, we hope the New Year has been moving along swimmingly! It has been wonderful to see many smiling faces from our Pool Safely community members lately. Your joy serves as a reminder that passing on a love for swimming, which includes #WaterSafety awareness, is […]

Note: Grants deadline extended to June 9, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) offered to state and local governments. CPSC will award up to $2 million in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As families across the country prepare to spend time with loved ones and friends for the holidays, the Pool Safely campaign is reminding everyone to #PoolSafely365. This means practicing water safety all year, no matter the season. Together we can work to prevent these tragedies by spreading drowning prevention […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community,  Like many of you, Pool Safely remains committed to saving lives all year. We continue to look for new and interesting ways to spread the word about water safety to more families – such as through our recently released water safety video starring celebrity Tia Mowry and our new […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As another summer winds down, I want to take a moment to thank you for your tireless work to raise awareness about water safety. From connecting families with swimming lessons to sharing safety tips at community fairs and camps, the Pool Safely network has blanketed the country with life-saving […]