CPSC Encourages State and Local Governments To Apply for Pool Safely Grants To Combat Drownings and Drain Entrapments
…and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) announced the start of the grant program during a pre-Memorial Day Weekend water safety and drowning prevention event on Capitol Hill. The grant…
Read MoreNew CPSC Report: Fatal Child Drownings in Pools Down 11 Percent Nationwide Since 2010
younger than 15 years old, almost two-thirds of the fatal drowning victims were boys. For children younger than 5 years old, residential locations made up 57 percent of non-fatal and…
Read MoreResolve to be Safer in 2017
…list? We can and must do more this year to keep kids safer in pools and spas. Start by taking or renewing the Pool Safely Pledge in 2017. Next, review…
Read MoreDo Your Children Know How to Pool Safely?
…love, teaching them life-saving water safety skills. Kids can start off with some musical fun by singing and dancing to the Pool Safely song, created by nationally-recognized singer-songwriter Laurie Berkner….
Read MoreJoining 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
…in 2014, 252 involved children younger than 5. This is a 17 percent decline when compared to 302 fatal drownings involving children younger than 5 in 2010. Other key findings…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Interview with Tankeeya Butts, Executive Director, The Josh Project
…float on their backs. Start early and don’t stop until they meet this minimum standard for survival. How has your organization made a difference among consumers when it comes to…
Read MorePool Safely January/February Newsletter: Share the love of swimming in 2020!
…steps toward addressing this safety issue. Check out these resources on poolsafely.gov to learn more: Challenging the Myth that ‘Blacks Can’t Swim’ – 5 Questions with Filmmaker Ed Accura Addressing…
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
…see if we featured your efforts! Attention all grandparents: do you and your grandkids know how to Pool Safely? Start by reading our blog post on how to practice water…
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