American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP Healthychildren.org discusses toddler safety around water.

Prevention of Drowning Pediatrics August 2021 Article Link

American Red Cross Safety Videos

Water Safety for Kids videos. Resources to help your child learn about water safety while having fun in and around water. 

Boating Safety Check List

Comprehensive list of tips to keep that boating experience as safe as possible

California Water Safety Coalition

The California Water Safety Coalition will serve as an umbrella group for drowning prevention and water safety organizations to work together to coordinate activities. (workgroup links)

Centers For Disease Control

General Guidance on water safety from the CDC.

City of Fresno's Aquatics Program

The City of Fresno offers numerous programs with the focus of bringing community members together for recreation, science education, computer training, fitness, and more.

Commander's Corner

A month-by-month guide for safe water related activities.

Kids N Water Safety Video

Bubbles and Bobby Beaver talking about water and swimming safety measures for kids.

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.

National Water Safety Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation’s leading provider of outdoor recreation with over 400 lake and river projects in 43 states and more than 250 million visits per year. Please be careful in and around the water because even strong swimmers drown. Check out this website to find valuable tips and resources that could save your life or the life of someone you care about. 

Pool Fencing Industry

Resources for safety barriers around pools and spas.

Pool Safely

U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides tools and recommendations to reduce drowning.

Prevent Child Injury Toolkit

Here are various resources for any community and family who wishes to reduce drowning.

Safe Kids

International Safety organization with many programs for safety

US Coast Guard Boating Safety

Multiple boating safety videos.

Valley Children's Hospital

The Valley Children’s Water Safety Program provides broad-based awareness messaging, educational opportunities and community outreach events to children and families on water safety and drowning prevention.

Water Safety Congress

Continuing education in boating and water safety.

Water Safety with Colin and Friends

Water Safety with Colin & Friends is a comprehensive water safety program for kids.

Water Safety USA

Leading the USA in water safety and drowning prevention

 
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Did you know that drownings can occur from many circumstances? The key is that if there is an inch of water and a child...a drowning could happen. Drowning scenarios might include:

  • Pools (most common drowning mode in California, Texas, Arizona and Florida)

  • Lakes, rivers and ponds

  • Irrigation ditches and ponding basins

  • Buckets

  • Bathtubs

  • Toilets

Above are some helpful links that may answer questions or concerns you have regarding water-related safety resources .