Videos and Links
American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Healthychildren.org discusses toddler safety around water.
Prevention of Drowning (Technical Paper) Pediatrics August 2021 Article Link
AAP Drowning Prevention Policy Statement
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.
Listos California
Listos California wants everyone to get ready and stay safe from wildfire, earthquakes, and floods. Let’s work together to establish more resilient communities and help all Californians to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
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.
Product Recalls or Reporting
Consumers can report suspected dangerous or misidentified water safety products like flotation devices to the seller or the US Product Safety Commission. This link informs the interested parties of the process to make recalls or goverment actions.
Safe Kids
International Safety organization with many programs for safety
US Coast Guard Boating Safety
Multiple boating safety videos.
Valley Children's Healthcare
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 For Kids
Infographic from Orange County AAP
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
Last Updated 8/9/2024
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 .
