Water Safety

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I was so excited to have the opportunity to connect with you to discuss water safety for your upcoming adventures. I hope that our conversation was useful for you to prepare to be around the water this season. Explore the resources below, sign up for the online water safety class, and let me know if I can help make your next aquatic outing AWESOME!

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The American Red Cross Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers Online Course focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks, especially for young children. This online course teaches parents and caregivers about the concepts of the circle of drowning prevention, water competency and the chain of drowning survival. It also provides guidance for applying water safety to common environments and situations where children are most at risk for drowning.

Enter your information to enroll in The American Red Cross course. You will receive your course log in information within 24 hours.

 
 

Lifejackets

Using a US Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device can save a life around the water. Whether a day by the pool, swimming in open water or enjoying the day on the boat, a properly fitted Lifejacket can literally be a lifesaver. Take a few moments to pop on a jacket before you hit the water this season, and remember adults can set a great example for your younger swimmers by modeling the way. Float on!!!

 
 

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention

  • Drennen's Dream Foundation

    Drennen’s Dreams Foundation is a National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety organization. At the age of 12 years old Drennen O’Melia was the victim of a tragic drowning accident. In his memory, Drennen’s Dreams Foundation was formed. The mission of our Foundation is to promote drowning prevention and water safety. Click the link to learn more about Drennen’s story and learn more about water safety.

    Drennen's Dream

  • RESPECT the water

    The Association of Aquatic Professionals is committed to helping prevent drownings nationwide. AOAP believes with a little education and training, learning to RESPECT the water and prevent drowning tragedies is within our reach.

    The approach is as simple as RESPECT

    Recognize – recognize the signs of non-swimmers, tired swimmers, distressed swimmers and potentially unsafe situations

    Education – learn what factors can lead to drowning

    Supervision – direct, constant supervision is key

    Physical barriers – provide fencing, safety covers, alarms and life jackets

    Expectations – understand what to expect from the aquatic environment and the body’s response, know your limits.

    Communicate – warn and inform, communicate the dangers that are present in, on and around the water

    Training – learn to swim and how to respond to an emergency

    RESCPECT Campaign

  • National Drowning Prevention Alliance

    The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of drowning and preventing tragedy around water. The statistics are staggering, and drowning doesn’t discriminate. The good news, drowning is completely preventable! Learn how to keep your family safer around water by implementing layers of protection.

    NDPA