Core Beliefs
First and foremost, we believe that drowning is preventable. We believe that any person can drown regardless of age, race, or swimming ability. We believe that drowning is a complex public health issue requiring a multifaceted approach using multiple prevention strategies. We believe in layers of protection. We believe in active adult supervision whenever children are in, on, or aroun
d water. We believe in lifeguards and water watchers. We believe in multiple barriers to prevent unauthorized access to unsupervised water. We believe in entrapment prevention and anti-entrapment devices. We believe all teens and adults should learn CPR. We believe in safe water rescue techniques. We believe in swimming instruction that includes water safety education. We believe swim lesson programs for children should also teach parents realistic expectations of their children’s swimming ability. We believe that no single prevention strategy can ever be relied on alone. We believe in scientific research and program evaluation. We believe in engineering advancements to continually improve equipment performance. We believe in sound legislation to ensure public safety. We believe in community outreach and education to promote awareness of drowning dangers and best practice prevention tips. We believe in boating laws and education that provide for safer water recreation activities. We believe in U.S. Coast Guard approved life-jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs). We believe that no one should ever swim alone. We believe that alcohol and drug use should never be combined with water recreation. We believe in certification programs for lifeguards and swim instructors. We believe parents have good intentions for their children. We believe that the people who have lost their lives or suffered injury from drowning propel us in our mission – they will never be forgotten. We believe no other parent should endure the tragedy of losing a child to drowning. We believe that our alliance can make a difference and we believe that…
Drowning is Preventable
