06/19/2026
Every summer, families gather at pools, lakes, rivers, and cabins to make memories. But for far too many families, a fun day on the water becomes the worst day of their lives.
đź’” Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States.
đź’” It is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14.
đź’” More than 4,000 people drown every year in the U.S. alone.
The scariest part? Drowning is often SILENT.
It doesn’t usually look like it does in the movies. There may be no yelling. No splashing. No cries for help. It can happen in seconds while adults are only a few feet away.
Before your next trip to the lake or pool:
✅ Designate a distraction-free “Water Watcher”
✅ Keep young children within arm’s reach
âś… Put phones away when supervising swimmers
âś… Use properly fitted life jackets on lakes, rivers, and boats
âś… Enroll children in swim lessons
âś… Learn CPR
âś… Secure home pools with locked gates and as many barriers as possible
âś… Never rely on floaties or inflatable toys for safety
Our firefighters train for water rescues because emergencies happen here too. But the best rescue is the one that never has to happen.
Tonight, hug your kids a little tighter. Then have a conversation about water safety before your next day at the beach, pool, or lake.
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