Joining Forces Around the Globe to Teach Water Safety on May 15

…with community groups. This year, the Pool Safely campaign – along with its partners Diversity in Aquatics and the American Red Cross – have joined forces to leverage their resources…

Grapevine Fire Department

Pennsylvania Child Drownings Spike in July

…everyone safer around the water, and take the Pool Safely Pledge together as a family. Four children under the age of 10 fatally drowned in Pennsylvania during the month of…

Challenging the Myth that ‘Blacks Can’t Swim’ – 5 Questions with Filmmaker Ed Accura

…swim as an adult. It tackles many important subjects, including the stereotypes that African-American kids around the world face when it comes to swimming and water safety. Pool Safely recently…

New Data Shows Child Drownings Remain High

…you enjoy the sunshine and jump into the pool this summer. For more information about tips to Pool Safely, visit: https://www.poolsafely.gov/parents/safety-tips/ and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X….

Howard’s Hope

What Is Water Competency?

According to longtime Pool Safely collaborator Water Safety USA, water competency means being able to anticipate, avoid, and survive common drowning situations, as well as recognizing and aiding those in…

Colin’s Hope

CPSC Chairman: Past July 4th Drownings Serve as a Warning this Independence Day

statistics on the number of drownings during previous July 4th holidays. CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum is reminding parents and caregivers to pool safely during upcoming pool parties and celebrations with…

Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to information compiled from media reports and released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign, 137 children younger than 15 years…