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…
Read MoreChallenging 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…
Read MoreNew 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….
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreCPSC 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…
Read MoreNearly 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…
Read MoreTexas Experiences Deadly Summer
…a family about water safety with your kids and take the Pool Safely Pledge because, together, we can #stopdrowning. Texas experienced nine fatal child drownings during the month of August…
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