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Pool Safely is the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (
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According to data compiled by Total Aquatics Programming, at this point last year there were 178 media reported fatal child pool/spa drownings. This year, there were 159 fatal child pool/spa drownings - a decrease of 11%.
Fatal child pool and spa drownings are down 11% this year.
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Think your kids are too young to learn to swim? Think again! Talk with your doctor on the best age for your child to start learning about #watersafety.
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Florida, Ohio, Mississippi, Alabama, and Wisconsin each reported one fatal child pool/spa drowning during October.
Florida, Ohio, Mississippi, Alabama, and Wisconsin each reported one fatal child pool/spa drowning during October.
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#DYK that you can learn how to #PoolSafely right from your phone? The Adventures of Splish and Splash app is a fun way to teach kids about water safety. Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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57% of fatal child pool/spa drownings occurred in home pools in October. Follow these simple safety steps to stay safer in and around the water in home pools and community pools: bit.ly/2hHRztK
57% of fatal child pool/spa drownings occurred in home pools in October.
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Parents and teachers, looking for the best #BlackFriday deals for your kids? Good news, you can order water safety materials from Pool Safely, and it’s completely free!
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Pool Safely campaign! We’re thankful for everyone who is working to promote #watersafety and help keep children safer in the pool.
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What do kids in pools and turkeys in oven have in common? They both need assigned watchers! Just like you'll have a designated turkey watcher tomorrow, make sure you have a designated water watcher for your kids at the pool.
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Georgia led the nation with two fatal child pool and spa drownings during the month of October, according to data compiled by Total Aquatics Programming.
Georgia led the nation with two fatal child pool and spa drownings during the month of October.
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner so we're sharing our favorite recipe with you now. Feel free to share with your family and friends!
Water Safety Recipe 1. Never leave kids unattended around water 2. Learn to swim 3. Stay away from drains 4. Ensure all pools and spas have VGB-compliant drain covers 5. Install proper barriers, covers, and alarms 6. Learn CPR
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According to data from Total Aquatic Programming, there were 7 fatal child pool/spa drownings in October 2022 – an increase of 17% compared to October 2021.
There were 7 fatal child pool/spa drownings in October 2022 – an increase of 17% compared to October 2021.
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Looking for even more ways that you and your family can live safer lives? Follow our parent agency
@USCPSC
for all kinds of safety tips and news.
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As the weather gets colder, finding fun indoor activities for kids is a must! If you’re headed to the indoor pools for an afternoon, don’t forget to review these Pool Safely swimming tips with your family: bit.ly/2hHRztK
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It’s time to turn back the clocks, but that doesn’t mean you can turn your back on kids in the pool. Always have an adult assigned to watch children in the water to help keep them safer.
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Remember: Drownings don’t look like they do in the movies with somebody splashing and screaming for help – they are quick & silent.
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If you’re starting your holiday shopping this month, consider giving the kids in your life the joy of swim lessons, which teach lifesaving skills and are great exercise. Find out more here: bit.ly/3nIjwTS
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#DYK that there are simple steps you can take to help kids be safer in the pool? Check them out below!
Pool Safely Simple Safety Steps 1. Never leave a child unattended in or near water. 2. Teach children how to swim. 3. Teach children to stay away from drains. 4. Ensure all pools and spas you may visit have compliant drain covers. 5. Install proper barriers, covers and alarms on and around your pool and spa. 6. Know how to perform CPR on children and adults.
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Learning to swim can be spooky for some kids but we promise its a treat, not a trick 🍭 Happy Halloween from Pool Safely!
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Are you ready for Mischief Night tonight? Make sure your kids don’t get up to no good in the pool by making sure to always have an assigned water watcher whenever children are in or around the water.
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Have you learned CPR yet? According to
@American_Heart
, if CPR is provided immediately to a drowning victim it can double – or even triple – their chance of survival.
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Swimming safely is an excellent source of exercise for kids and their caregivers. If you’re ready to spend the day at the indoor pool this fall, check out some of the health benefits of safe swimming: bit.ly/34LX7tJ
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