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07/17/2024

Planning a vacation rental stay? Ensure your family’s safety with our Vacation Rental Toolkit - Guest Water Safety Checklist! 🛟

This comprehensive checklist is designed to help you enjoy a safe and worry-free vacation. It includes:

✅ Essential checks around the vacation home to ensure maximum safety.
✅ Important questions to ask your host about water safety features and protocols.
✅ Tips on how to prepare your family for a safe stay, including swimming rules and emergency plans.

Make water safety a priority and have peace of mind during your vacation. Stay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy your time away!

Download your checklist here! https://ndpa.org/host-toolkit/

07/15/2024

From National Drowning Prevention Alliance.

Today, we continue the release of The Clothes They Wore in partnership with Doner Agency and feature Josh Collingsworth Josh the Otter.

Blake Collingsworth shares his experience of losing his son, Joshua, to educate others about this far too common tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1- 4, and most happen when children aren’t even wearing a swimsuit. Go to the link in our bio to hear his son Joshua’s story and learn how to prevent this tragedy.
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07/15/2024

Heading to the pool or beach? Here's why you should always swim near a lifeguard! 🏊‍♀️

Lifeguards are critically important for your safety. They are highly trained and skilled professionals who specialize in water rescue, CPR, and first aid.

In an emergency, every second counts, and lifeguards are equipped to provide immediate assistance, potentially saving lives and preventing serious injuries.

By swimming near a lifeguard, you ensure that expert help is readily available if needed. Whether it's a strong current at the beach or an accident at the pool, lifeguards are your first line of defense.

Stay safe and enjoy the water with confidence, knowing a lifeguard is on duty!

07/06/2024

🏊🏻‍♀️ Regardless of what sport you love or play this summer, the all kids should learn is swimming and water competency.

Drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America, which means water competency is more than just a sport; it's a vital survival skill.

Our campaign has one goal, encouraging parents and caregivers everywhere to consider swimming and water competency the first priority before enrolling their kids in other extra curricular activities.

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07/03/2024

Swimwear safety is CRUCIAL!

Getting ready for the 4th? 🇺🇸 Remember to consider the color of your swimsuits prior to heading out!

07/02/2024

💧 Drowning is a preventable event 💧 from

Did you know? Nationally, about one in five drowning victims are children aged 14 and younger. For every child lost to drowning, five more are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal submersion injuries. These injuries can lead to severe long-term disabilities like memory problems and learning difficulties.

At Watch Me Swim, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to water safety. As the leading provider of survival swim lessons and supporters of scholarships, we’re committed to the mission of ensuring every child is water smart. 🌊💙

06/30/2024

Smart paddlers know how to communicate with each other with hand and paddle signals. Learn more about obtaining an on-line or in-person paddling safely course at https://americancanoe.org/education/types-of-paddling-classes-and-courses/

06/24/2024

Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/or water watchers present.

06/20/2024

🏊‍♀️💦 We're excited to support the The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson today! It's a global effort to promote swim lessons and drown-proof our communities. Find an event near you and dive in! Learn more at https://www.wlsl.org/.

06/20/2024

Honoring Juneteenth by addressing water safety disparities that affect Black communities. Let's ensure every child can swim safely. Support our mission for a safer, equitable future.

06/15/2024

This powerful story shared by KGUN9 reminds us of the critical importance of water safety. A local mom recounts the terrifying moment she saved her son from near-drowning, underscoring how quickly accidents can happen.

As we enjoy the summer months, let's stay vigilant and prioritize safety around water. Remember, it only takes a moment for a fun day at the pool to turn into a life-threatening situation.

Stay safe, everyone! 💧

Lauren Gaines says her instincts kicked in when she found her son face down in a hot tub. Now she wants other parents and children to be prepared.

06/13/2024

A group of Lakewood teens jumped into action at Bear Creek Lake Park over the weekend and helped save a man who was drowning.

Let's take a moment to applaud these young heroes for their extraordinary bravery and humanity. Their actions serve as a shining example of what it means to lend a helping hand and look out for one another.

https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/lakewood/lakewood-teens-help-save-man-from-drowning-at-bear-creek-lake-park

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