Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona

  Apply now for a no-cost pool fence for eligible families in the Phoenix-Metro area. Child Crisis Arizona in partnership with SRP, State Farm and local firefighter charities, is addressing water safety in our community. Together with collaborative efforts, we introduced the Pool Fence Safety Program designed to provide those in need of a pool fence with the opportunity to apply for a free one. Applications are open through April 5, 2026, please click below: Apply here If you would like to learn more about water safety, attend our free online Water Safety Course by clicking below. Water Safety Course Child Crisis Arizona con SRP, State Farm y organizaciones benéficas locales de bomberos son abordando la seguridad del agua en la comunidad. Juntos con esfuerzos colaborativos, presentamos el Programa de Cerca Protectora para Albercas. Diseñado para proporcionar a aquellos que necesitan una cerca de alberca la oportunidad de presentar una ...

  The stories are in chronological order with the exception of the top story -which is our most recent piece about a Florida lawmaker who introduced some safety legislation after watching our series. A Scripps News investigation focuses on drownings involving children in backyard pools at short-term rental homes. The investigative team gathered records from dozens of fatal and non-fatal incidents in several states to explore what can be done to prevent such tragedies, and what families need to know before they head off on vacation. Vacation Rentals: At Your Own Risk Florida lawmaker proposes pool safety bill after Scripps News investigation Lori Jane Gliha 9:57 AM, Nov 24, 2025 Scripps News Investigates Scripps News investigation finds vacation home deaths involving children Lori Jane Gliha 9:33 AM, Aug 28, 2025 Scripps News Investigates Rare video captures drowning rescue and toddler hero Lori Jane Gliha 10:37 AM, Sep 04, 2025 Scripps News Investigates Drownings at short-term ren...

  Good morning   Pool Safely   collaborators,   We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and safe summer. CPSC wanted to share that we, alongside Health Canada and three manufacturers,  announced  yesterday the  recall of approximately 5 million above-ground pools  due to the increased risk of childhood drowning associated with these products.    Sold nationwide at several major retailers since 2002, the pools use compression straps that wrap around the outside, creating a foothold for children to use for access. Kids can still climb inside the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed. From 2007 to 2022,  nine children between 22 months and 3 years old died  after using the footholds and falling into the pool.    As a  Pool Safely  collaborator, you can help share this news with your audiences via social media to help encourage consumer action and prevent additional drownings. Feel free to share...

  Tuesday, May 20, 2025 A TikTok celeb's son drowned; it wasn't 'unimaginable' We interrupt our national fistfight over, well, everything to report that a little boy named Trigg has died. The May 18 passing of 3-year-old Trigg Kiser made national news because his mother, Emilie, is what's known as an influencer on Tik Tok. His death, we are told, is "unimaginable." But it's really not. We in Arizona aren't shocked. At least, we shouldn't be. We can't afford to be. Drowning is the leading cause of death nationally in children who are 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 years old. Even more so in Arizona, where pools are plentiful and disaster mere seconds away. Mere seconds, especially now, as summer approaches. Thirty-one children drowned in Arizona in 2023, according to the latest report from the state Child Fatality Review Program. Most were under 5 years old. Every one of those deaths was preventable. Every one, a damn tragedy. It shouldn't need saying...

  CONTACT: Jay Arthur, DPCA President, Mobile (602) 518-6008 ** Live water rescue demo and interviews with advocates available as early as 7:30 am.**     No Fatal Child Drownings So Far in 2025! FREE Water Safety Event at Tapatio Cliffs Presented by SRP Safety Connection   According to Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona reports, the Valley has not experienced a fatal child drowning in the first 4 months in 2025.  This hasn’t happened since 2008 – 17 years!   The public is invited to celebrate and continue this wave of success at the “Tapping into Water Safety” event at the Tapatio Cliffs this Saturday morning, May 10.    The DPCA and SRP Safety Connection with more than 20 water safety advocates, including fire departments, city aquatics, hospitals, sheriff’s department, YMCA and swim schools, will gather to train, equip & educate the community about drowning prevention.    Expected Features: Free Life Jacket giveaways Local ma...

  Dear   Pool Safely  collaborators,   As public pools across the country begin to open for the summer season, please again be mindful of the importance of compliant drain covers.    Attached is material you can use, or disseminate, that may be useful in checking the compliance of the pools you visit or inspect. Please share this information with your health and safety colleagues, pool operators and pool inspectors in your jurisdiction. Should you have questions related to drain cover compliance, please contact Julio Alvarado at  JAlvarado@cpsc.gov .   PoolSafely.gov  has free, downloadable information about the  Pool Safely  Grant Program   and the VGB Act for the public, state, and local officials, and the swimming pool and spa community.   Thank you for your continued commitment to pool safety.   The  Pool Safely  team Preview attachment FY25 VGBA Drain Cover Compliance Reminder Letter.pdf FY25 VGBA Drain...