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Water Safety is Not just a Summer Subject Drowning Prevention is a Year-Round Issue Some safety issues are specific to seasons (depending on where you live). We remind people to wear sunscreen and to stay hydrated during hot, sunny weather. The winter months bring warnings of staying safe in snow

The pandemic ushered in the new decade, creating an environment of fear and uncertainty and set off a dire economic landscape. Schools and businesses closed, and kids and many employees found themselves learning and working remotely and, for the most part, confined to their homes. Unfortunately, the pandemic and economic

Rules for Backyard Pools If you’re fortunate enough to have a backyard pool it can provide hours of fun for the whole family. But all that great fun can come to a sudden halt if there’s a drowning accident. And, when most people are staying close to home due to

The Water Safety Conversation Every Parent Should The thought of a child drowning is terrifying. Unfortunately, that may be one of the reasons most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking or talking about it. As much as we want to avoid talking about uncomfortable topics with our

How to Make Your Backyard Pool Safe A backyard swimming pool can be an incredible way to relax, entertain and even exercise. Large or small, inground or above-ground, a swimming pool can provide hours of fun. But pools can also pose a danger, especially to young children, and that danger

Swimming Lessons and Water Safety Best Practices Death and injury from drowning happen every day in pools; natural bodies of water; toilets; bathtubs; and even buckets. The statistics are staggering: ten people drown every day for a total of 3,400 each year. It’s a leading cause of accidental death among