New York Water Safety Coalition
New York Water Safety Coalition
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According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 5, and the second leading cause for children ages 14 and under. 4000 drowning deaths occur each year nationwide.
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 5, and the second leading cause for children ages 14 and under. 4000 drowning deaths occur each year nationwide.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Drowning is preventable. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance recommend 5 evidence-based prevention measures:
Drowning is preventable. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance recommend 5 evidence-based prevention measures:
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
The National institutes of Health has shown that participation in formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of childhood drowning by 88%.
Supervision
Supervision
Focussed and continuous adult supervision is essential whenever children are in or near the water.
Barriers
Barriers
Fences with self-closing, self-latching gates and other barriers like safety covers and alarms can prevent children from accessing water adult supervision.
Emergency Preparation
Emergency Preparation
Knowing CPR, basic water rescue skills, and having a phone available to call 911 can be the difference between life & death.
Lifejackets
Lifejackets
Proper use of Coast Guard-approved lifejackets can protect children and adults on boats and in open water
LATEST NEWS
LATEST NEWS
We passed 2 laws in 2 years! Following last year's Hospital Water Safety video law, this year the Governor signed a bill we wrote that will require the Department of Health to run public awareness campaigns aimed at making all New Yorkers safer in and around the water.
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