Drowning is the number one accidental cause of death in Florida for children under the age of four. For every drowning, there are four hospitalized near-drownings and 11 treated near-drownings.

Adult supervision alone is not enough - many layers of protection are recommended to best prevent submersion deaths and injuries. This site will provide you with several tools to help minimize risks and prevent future drownings.

SAFETY
SUPERVISION at ALL TIMES
ALERT to what's happening around you
FREE of drugs and alcohol
EMERGENCY - always check the pool first
TEACH your children to swim
YOU are responsible. It comes down to you.