Water safety

Autism Society of America Celebrates Differences for Autism Acceptance Month

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Employment, Prevalence, Kevin, Health equity, Social justice, Safety, Water safety, 39/Smooth, Social, Spectrum, Vaccine

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other. Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within the Autism community and highlights the critical need for us to turn acceptance into action.

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  • April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society Offers Programs for Safety, Employment, and Social Justice Issues.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other.
  • Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within the Autism community and highlights the critical need for us to turn acceptance into action.
  • "Autism Acceptance Month provides us with an opportunity to take action through acceptance to provide the Autism community with the supports, services, and resources needed,"  states Christopher Banks, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America.

TRAVEL SURVEYS SHOW WATER-CENTRIC GETAWAYS HIGH ON THE LIST FOR 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Book, Parent, Knowledge, Travel, Environment, Child, Safety, Goldfish, Swimming, Diving, Weather, Water, TROY, Motion, Water safety, Risk, Science, Spring break, Eye, Muscle memory, Toy

TROY, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 travel predictions show over a third of travelers are looking to water-centric getaways, including warm weather destinations, hotel stays, and vacation homes or rentals. With more and more families waiting until closer to their travel dates to plan, and Spring Break and summer right around the corner, now is the time to get kids water-ready fast with safety tips and guidance from the experts at Goldfish Swim School.

Key Points: 
  • Water safety is a critical piece of the puzzle, with studies showing that swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88%.
  • Teach children not to swim or play near drains, as they can catch onto bathing suits, holding them under water.
  • Cruise Safety – Like water parks, cruises can be crowded, and typically have access to multiple pools and other water features.
  • Goldfish Swim School Spring Break Jump Start Clinics are offered at participating locations across the U.S. and Canada.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) Receives Lighthouse Award and Becomes a Water Safety Champion at the National Water Safety Conference

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Friday, May 27, 2022
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Education, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Public health, CPSC, Water safety, Incidence, Memorial, Drowning, Parent, Solution, House, Legislation, Awareness, Child, Time, Conference, Entrapment, Safety, ALL, Q&A, Bottled water, United

FT. WORTH, Texas, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 300 water safety advocates gathered in person and virtually, at the 21st annual National Water Safety Conference presented by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA). This annual event is the place where multiple sectors, stakeholders, and advocates meet to strategize how to save lives. The highlight of the week was a live Q&A session with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. After the session, Nancy Baker, whose daughter the act was named after, officially made them Water Safety Champions, the NDPA's new national water safety awareness campaign launching this summer.

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  • FT. WORTH, Texas, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Over 300 water safety advocates gathered in person and virtually, at the 21st annual National Water Safety Conference presented by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA).
  • After the session, Nancy Baker, whose daughter the act was named after, officially made them Water Safety Champions , the NDPA's new national water safety awareness campaign launching this summer.
  • NDPA and Rep. Wasserman Schultz push for the reauthorization of VGB Act and critical water safety this Memorial Day weekend.
  • The National Water Safety Conference presented by the NDPA is the only conference solely dedicated to water safety and drowning prevention.

As Quebecers Open Cottages, Allstate Reminds them of Water Safety

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Sears Holdings, Cars, Motor vehicles, Surf lifesaving, Allstate, Transport, Lifesaving, Royal Life Saving Society Canada, QUEBEC, Water safety

According to a new Leger survey, conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (\xe2\x80\x9cAllstate\xe2\x80\x9d), nearly one-quarter of Quebec respondents (22%) say they will spend some time at a cottage.

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  • According to a new Leger survey, conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (\xe2\x80\x9cAllstate\xe2\x80\x9d), nearly one-quarter of Quebec respondents (22%) say they will spend some time at a cottage.
  • There was also an increase in Allstate customers in Quebec adding a pool endorsement to their home insurance policies in 2020 compared to 2019,\xe2\x80\x9d says Carmine Venditti, Allstate Agency Manager, Montreal-East area.
  • "Swimming, boating, water boarding or skiing and other water activities are supposed to be fun.
  • These numbers show that water safety should be a top priority for Quebecers who will be spending their vacation by the water.\xe2\x80\x9d\nYou can find more information from the Lifesaving Society, Quebec division at www.societedesauvetage.org as well as pool safety guidelines at www.baignadeparfaite.com .

Swim Area Safety

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Swimming, Safety, Drowning, Emergency management, Water safety, Articles, Health, Human activities

"\nThe 2021 Water Safety USA safety message focuses on features that affect swim area safety, such as water depth, underwater hazards, water quality, water clarity, water temperature, and water movement.

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  • "\nThe 2021 Water Safety USA safety message focuses on features that affect swim area safety, such as water depth, underwater hazards, water quality, water clarity, water temperature, and water movement.
  • These considerations are critical to helping individuals select a safe swimming area and will help prevent tragedy from occurring," says Andrea Watson, Water Safety USA representative.\nThe 2021 Water Safety Message #SwimAreaSafety focuses on how to recognize and respond to water hazards at locations where you swim.
  • Choosing to swim in a designated swim area can help ensure safe conditions.\nClick HERE to access more complete information on swim area safety, including facts, figures, and resources available for free download.
  • Also, the Water Safety USA webpage on this topic includes an infographic.\nWater Safety USA is a consortium of leading national governmental and nongovernmental organizations with a strong record of providing drowning prevention and water safety programs.

International Boating and Water Safety Summit Offers Free Virtual Registration

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Transport, Human activities, Safety, Boating, Water transport, United States Coast Guard, Water safety, Pleasure craft, National Safe Boating Council, North American Safe Boating Campaign

b'MANASSAS, Va., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS), a global networking and education opportunity for anyone involved in boating and water safety, will be held virtually from May 17-19, 2021 with free registration.

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  • b'MANASSAS, Va., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS), a global networking and education opportunity for anyone involved in boating and water safety, will be held virtually from May 17-19, 2021 with free registration.
  • "Attendees from all over the world can safely join from the comfort of their home or office and registration is free!
  • The Act established the National Recreational Boating Safety Program and gave the U.S. Coast Guard the authority to establish mandatory boat manufacturing and safety standards.
  • Learn more at http://www.federalboatsafetyact.com .\n"Over the last 50 years, the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 has helped to continue the industry and cultural focus on boating safety," said Captain Scott Johnson, Chief of the Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety.

Kids Don't Have Gills and Fins like Fish--They Need You to Keep Them Safer In and Around Water

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Articles, Diving medicine, Drowning, RTT, Swimming, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Water safety, CPSC, Euthenics

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) national public education campaign to reduce childhood drownings, Pool Safely , newPSA, "What if Kids Had Gills and Fins?"

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) national public education campaign to reduce childhood drownings, Pool Safely , newPSA, "What if Kids Had Gills and Fins?"
  • aims to remind parents that kids can't swim like fish, and provides clear tips for how to keep them safer in and around water.
  • Visit the Pool Safely Kids' Corner to keep children entertained and educated with virtual water safety games and activities.
  • Take the Pool Safely Pledge as a family, and find customized water safety resources using the Pool Safely Safer Water Information Match (S.W.I.M.)

Georgia Power shares water and boating safety tips for Independence Day holiday weekend

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Boating, Water transport, Regions of the United States, Georgia Power, GEORGIA, Water safety, Water, United States

The company is also encouraging visitors to give special attention to water and boating safety tips, as an influx of boaters and swimmers is expected on Georgia's lakes for the holiday weekend.

Key Points: 
  • The company is also encouraging visitors to give special attention to water and boating safety tips, as an influx of boaters and swimmers is expected on Georgia's lakes for the holiday weekend.
  • SPLASH, a longstanding Georgia Department of Natural Resources initiative supported by Georgia Power aims to greatly reduce the number of deaths and injuries from drownings and other accidents on the water.
  • In addition, the company provides additional water safety tips through its lake safety public service announcement on the Georgia Power YouTube Channel.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

Latham Pool Products Supports Anti-Drowning Initiatives During National Water Safety Month

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Safety, Euthenics, Swimming pool, Pool fence, Water safety, Pool, Articles, Prevention

ALBANY, N.Y., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Latham Pool Products Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of inground residential swimming pools and accessories, is pleased to further its partnership in support of Colin's Hope during National Water Safety Month.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Latham Pool Products Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of inground residential swimming pools and accessories, is pleased to further its partnership in support of Colin's Hope during National Water Safety Month.
  • The laminated cards feature life-saving tips for safer behavior around water, a link to the Colin's Hope water safety quiz, and a detachable Water Guardian badge.
  • "We have always included important water safety information with all of our products, and partnering with Colin's Hope during Water Safety Month elevates the topic extending our commitment to keeping loved ones safe, while enjoying water activities."
  • The Latham-owned automatic pool safety cover company Coverstar manufactures highly engineered pool covers that promote pool safety and security.

National Water Safety Month Is More Important Than Ever During Pandemic

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Occupational safety and health, Safety, Water, Water safety, Health

PHOENIX, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --May is National Water Safety Month, and according to experts, water safety has never been more important.

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  • PHOENIX, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --May is National Water Safety Month, and according to experts, water safety has never been more important.
  • "National Water Safety Month is the ideal opportunity to remind people that they need to be extra vigilant around the pool or any body of water."
  • That's someone whose sole responsibility is watching the kids in the water without distractions such as cell phones or socializing with others.
  • ASRG provides innovative water safety and risk management programs and services throughout the United States and internationally.