Joining Forces Around the Globe to Teach Water Safety on May 15
…year, with those under 5 years old at greatest risk. Globally, more than half of all drowning deaths are people under 25 years old. In 2012, Shaun Anderson and Jayson…
Read MoreNew CPSC Report: Fatal Drownings in Pools Involving Young Children Decreases By 17 Percent Nationwide Since 2010
…drownings in pools and spas in 2014 involving children younger than 15, compared to 397 reported fatal drownings in 2010—a 13 percent decrease. Of the 346 reported fatal child drownings…
Read MoreNew Reports: Fatal Drownings Decrease by 17 Percent, Swimming Skills Improve
…than 5—the most vulnerable population—has decreased 17 percent nationwide since 2010, the year the Pool Safely campaign was started. The latest data also shows that in 2014, there were 346…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Interview with Tankeeya Butts, Executive Director, The Josh Project
…Our mission is to build basic swimming skills and knowledge of water safety to prevent drowning. We’ve been a Pool Safely campaign partner since 2012. What is the most useful/your…
Read MoreAugust Newsletter
…it will be time to start thinking about closing our pools for the season. I am impressed by the tenacity in which all of our Pool Safely partners have shared…
Read MoreSeptember Newsletter
…Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 2017 (May 27 – Sept. 4), at least 163 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools and spas, according to media…
Read MoreResolve to Pool Safely This Year
As you set goals for 2018, the Pool Safely campaign asks you to make water safety a New Year’s resolution! Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children…
Read MoreMarch Newsletter
…road trips for spring break and summer vacation! Pool Safely 2018 Grant Updates CPSC is still accepting applications for the 2018 Pool Safely Grant Program through April 2. In accordance…
Read MoreTeachers: Use these fun water safety resources to teach students to Pool Safely
…a kids’ bookmark. With these resources, you can share vital water safety information to help your students and their families have a safer start to the school year and beyond….
Read MoreRead These Water Safety Tips Before Your Next Family Vacation
…to Pool Safely Take the Pool Safely Pledge with your family to review important water safety information before you leave for vacation. The Pledge is a great start to any…
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