Water Safety Resources.
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
A great source of information and referral on research, data, education, policy and promotion of drowning prevention, the NDPA works to reduce the incidence of toddler drowning in swimming pools and spas.
Drowning Prevention Foundation
A non-profit agency which works to create awareness and advocate for policy change to prevent childhood drowning.
Pia Enterprises
Provider of expert consultation to educational and governmental agencies involved in aquatics and plaintiffs and defense attorneys engaged in aquatic injury litigation.
Lifesaving Resources Inc.
Working to reduce the number of drowning and aquatic injuries in the United States through education and training of Lifeguard, Aquatics Safety, Recreation, Public Safety & Rescue personnel, as well as the general public.
Safe-Wise
Provider of safety and risk management consultation services to YMCAs and other youth serving organizations throughout the U.S.
Pool Safely
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. In addition to Pool and Spa Safety, the CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard.
Download Pool Safely's free Water Watcher Card here.
Shallow Water Blackout Prevention
Shallow Water Blackout Prevention's mission is to prevent senseless deaths from shallow water blackout through awareness and education.
SafeKids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children, the number one killer of kids in the United States.
Families United to Prevent Drowning
A group of family foundations that are working together to prevent drowning and entrapment.
Abbey's Hope
Six year-old Abbey Taylor’s hope was that no child should ever suffer like she did as the result of an improperly maintained pool. In her name, the Foundation will work tirelessly toward a world with safer pools by providing education and advocating for comprehensive safety standards for all pools.
Even with supervision utilizing iSwimbands, preventing drowning requires being responsible and adhering to common-sense rules of swim safety. See the list of Safe Swimming Tips below, and check out our Water Safety Resources for more ways to protect your family.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death.
Safe Swimming Tips.
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Never swim alone.
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Never leave children unattended near the water.
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Always swim within your ability.
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Do not engage in breath-holding contests.
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Do not swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Swim only in areas designated for swimming and with adult supervision.
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Be vigilant. Safe swimming is everyone’s responsibility.
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Take swimming lessons when offered.
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Learn CPR.
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ALWAYS wear your iSwimband.
Watch this informative report from ABC News about what a drowning victim really looks like.
