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Make Swimming & Water Competency The ‘First Sport’ Your Child Learns!
Swimming isn’t just a sport; it’s a critical survival skill and should be the #FirstSport you teach your child, especially given that drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America. The tragedy of drowning can be prevented! Scroll down to…
- Learn the 5 Layers of Protection to prevent drowning
- Download Free Water Safety Resources
- Share the ‘First Sport’ PSA on social media with every mom, dad and caregiver you know!
Learn The 5 Layers of Protection to Prevent Drowning
Barriers & Alarms
It's important to use four-sided fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates, pool safety covers, and alarm systems to help prevent children and unauthorized adults from accessing water unsupervised.Learn More
Supervision
Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings with close, constant, and capable adult supervision from a designated water watcher or lifeguard anytime children are in or around water.Learn More
Water Competency
Every child and adult should be equipped with the skills to protect themselves in water by learning and enhancing their basic water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning and aquatic-related injuries.Learn More
Life Jackets
When used appropriately, life jackets protect you when you are not expecting to be in the water, especially around open water. Ensure your life jackets are tested & approved by the USCG.Learn More
Emergency Preparation
Knowing how to prepare for an emergency with CPR training with rescue breaths, and basic water rescue skills can make the difference between life and death. Have a phone available and ready to call 911.Learn More
Free Resources For Parents
We are committed to providing families with the tools they need to keep their children safe around water. Take advantage of these valuable, free resources to educate yourself and others on the importance of water safety.
PSA Videos For Download
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Blogs
Use these sharable blogs to help encourage your community to learn about the 5 Layers of Protection, the latest drowning statistics, and how you can be a Water Safety Champion. These blogs contain everything you need to get started to raise more awareness of drowning prevention and the best water safety practices.
Share it on your website and social media channels, or print it for your local community centers to spread the word about the Water Safety Season!
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