Know the Facts: Fatal Child Drownings by State
Last year, Florida and Texas each experienced 40 fatal child drownings, more than any other state. California and Arizona closely followed with 29 and 24 child drowning fatalities respectively, while…
Read MoreCPSC, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Water Safety Community Join Forces to Urge All Families to Pool Safely
…reported non-fatal drownings (2012-2014) and 65 percent of fatal drownings (2010-2012), according to CPSC. African American children between the ages of 5 and 19 are 5.5 times more likely to…
Read MoreMarch Newsletter
…safety tips heading into the summer swim season. We are excited to announce that Pool Safely recently launched the campaign’s first Facebook page! We’re looking forward to using this new…
Read More#NotOneMore: Families United to Prevent Drowning
…uses its platforms to elevate the messages of each member. This is accomplished through the Families United Facebook page and Twitter handle. From advising families to wear life jackets and…
Read MoreJune Newsletter
…drown during the July 4th week. So, if families follow a few simple steps, we can prevent fatal drownings during the Fourth of July holiday week. World’s Largest Swimming Lesson…
Read MoreSeptember Newsletter
…case you missed it, you can check out the photos and watch a replay of the press conference on the Pool Safely Facebook page. Finally, I encourage you to join…
Read MorePool Safely Quarterly Newsletter: New Data, New Materials Process, Community Highlights, & More!
…Safely Week” and as a result, had several local legislators take the Pledge (Photo: Bottom row, far right). Welcome New Pool Safely Community Members! I am excited to welcome 5…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Pool Safely Partnership
…and events to its nearly 7,000 Twitter followers, along with featuring partners’ photos on the Pool Safely Flickr page. Pool Safely partners also enjoy working with us because we provide…
Read MorePool Safely March/April Newsletter: Spring Perspectives on Home Water Safety
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…
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