Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona

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Vacation Rentals: At Your Own Risk

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...

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002

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...

A TikTok celeb's son drowned; it wasn't 'unimaginable'

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...

FREE Water Safety Event at Tapatio Cliffs Presented by SRP Safety Connection

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...

Pool Safely Collaborators

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...

Pool Fence Safety Program

The 2024 Fall application opens August 1st