Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona

  Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Yes, you can learn to swim. No matter what happened to make you afraid. I Am Water Safe. You Can Be, Too. No kidding, no exaggeration. I Am Water Safe Jun 18     READ IN APP   Cruising calmly in deep water Upgrade to paid If I am water safe, everyone can be water safe. If I’m water safe, you can be, too. Not because I was a tough case but because you and I are made of the same basic stuff. It doesn’t take a special talent or disposition to become water safe. You just need to believe it’s possible, know the fun steps—and take them. But becoming water safe is not what most people think. What is water safe? To be safe in water—shallow, deep, pool, ocean, lake and river—you need to know your buoyancy—inside and out. You need to know how to keep water out of your nose. And how to get air. You need to know that it’s in your best interest to prevent getting tired: rest first. When you know these things in your gut, you’ll be ...

  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...