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 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – News Release Release Number: 19-208 Number of fatal drownings increased by two from summer 2018 WASHINGTON – From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2019,* at least 150 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas, according to media reports compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation, […]

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – News Release Release Number: 19-207 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) announced today the awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. Five state and […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community,  Summer swim season is in full swing, and I am thrilled to see so many members of the Pool Safely community diligently working to spread the word about water safety across the country. As you know, drowning prevention awareness is so important, especially considering the new data released in […]

The Data Identified June as the Deadliest Month for Drowning Fatalities Involving Children Younger than 15 WASHINGTON – A new report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combatting drowning, which continues to be a public health crisis and remains the leading cause of unintentional death among […]

Dear Pool and Spa Safety Community, As temperatures rise across the country and summer swim season approaches, I am excited about the launch of our latest effort to spread the word about water safety and help keep kids safer in and around the water, #PledgeItOn! How does this campaign work? It’s simple! We’re challenging everyone […]

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 dollars in two-year grants to assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents […]

Pool Safely Quarterly Newsletter: #PoolSafely365, Partner Highlights & More!

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today the awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments.

Pool Safely Quarterly Newsletter: Summer Drowning Data, Honoring a Decade of Water Safety, & More!

Number of fatal drownings decreased nearly 9% from summer 2017 WASHINGTON – From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2018*, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas, according to media reports compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation, a CPSC Pool Safely campaign partner. The number of fatal drownings […]