Water Safety Campaign
Small steps save little lives
Drowning is 100% preventable.
Water Safety Campaign
Small steps save little lives
Drowning is 100% preventable.
Water Safety Campaign
Small steps save little lives
Drowning is 100% preventable.
The #1 Threat
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States.
The #1 Threat
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States.
Real-Time Tracking
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States.
Florida’s Crisis
Florida leads the nation in child drowning rates. In 2024, the state reached a tragic record of 105 pediatric drownings.
Florida’s Crisis
Florida leads the nation in child drowning rates. In 2024, the state reached a tragic record of 105 pediatric drownings.
Florida’s Crisis
Florida leads the nation in child drowning rates. In 2024, the state reached a tragic record of 105 pediatric drownings.
Danger at Home
87% of drownings involving children under age 5 occur in residential pools or hot tubs.
Danger at Home
87% of drownings involving children under age 5 occur in residential pools or hot tubs.
Danger at Home
87% of drownings involving children under age 5 occur in residential pools or hot tubs.
Seconds Count
A child can drown in less than 30 seconds and in as little as 2 inches of water.
Seconds Count
A child can drown in less than 30 seconds and in as little as 2 inches of water.
Seconds Count
A child can drown in less than 30 seconds and in as little as 2 inches of water.
The Element of Surprise
69% of children who drowned were not expected to be in the pool; they simply slipped away from sight for a brief moment.
The Element of Surprise
69% of children who drowned were not expected to be in the pool; they simply slipped away from sight for a brief moment.
The Element of Surprise
69% of children who drowned were not expected to be in the pool; they simply slipped away from sight for a brief moment.
Older Children
For those aged 5 to 14, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury death, trailing only motor vehicle accidents.
Older Children
For those aged 5 to 14, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury death, trailing only motor vehicle accidents.
Older Children
For those aged 5 to 14, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury death, trailing only motor vehicle accidents.
High-Risk Alert: Autism & Water Safety
A Critical Fact: According to the Autism Society of Florida, children with autism are 160 times more likely to suffer a drowning incident due to their tendency to wander (elopement) toward water.
Prevention
Layers of Protection
How to Secure Your Pool, According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and the CPSC, safety requires multiple "layers":
Prevention
Layers of Protection
How to Secure Your Pool, According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and the CPSC, safety requires multiple "layers":
Prevention
Layers of Protection
How to Secure Your Pool, According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) and the CPSC, safety requires multiple "layers":
Active Supervision
Always designate a "Water Watcher." This person must be undistracted—no phones, no books, and no alcohol while supervising children.
Active Supervision
Always designate a "Water Watcher." This person must be undistracted—no phones, no books, and no alcohol while supervising children.
Active Supervision
Always designate a "Water Watcher." This person must be undistracted—no phones, no books, and no alcohol while supervising children.
Physical Barriers
Install perimeter fences at least 4 feet high with self-closing and self-latching gates. Install alarms on all doors and windows leading to the pool area.
Physical Barriers
Install perimeter fences at least 4 feet high with self-closing and self-latching gates. Install alarms on all doors and windows leading to the pool area.
Physical Barriers
Actionable suggestions from your data, without digging into spreadsheets .
Education
Enroll children in survival swimming lessons (ISR or similar) and ensure parents are water-literate.
Education
Enroll children in survival swimming lessons (ISR or similar) and ensure parents are water-literate.
Education
Enroll children in survival swimming lessons (ISR or similar) and ensure parents are water-literate.
Emergency Preparedness
Every pool owner should be CPR Certified. In an emergency, every second counts before first responders arrive
Emergency Preparedness
Every pool owner should be CPR Certified. In an emergency, every second counts before first responders arrive
Emergency Preparedness
Every pool owner should be CPR Certified. In an emergency, every second counts before first responders arrive
Equipment Safety:
Ensure your pool has anti-entrapment drain covers and that all suction outlets are compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
Equipment Safety:
Ensure your pool has anti-entrapment drain covers and that all suction outlets are compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
Equipment Safety:
Ensure your pool has anti-entrapment drain covers and that all suction outlets are compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act.
Common Myths vs. Facts
Common questions with Clear answers
Here are answers to the most common things people ask
Common Myths vs. Facts
Common questions with Clear answers
Here are answers to the most common things people ask
Common Myths vs. Facts
Common questions with Clear answers
Here are answers to the most common things people ask
Does drowning look like it does in the movies?
No. Real drowning is silent. There is no splashing or screaming; the body prioritizes breathing over speech, making it hard to detect without active supervision.
My child knows how to swim. Are they safe?
What should I do if a child goes missing inside the house?
Are "arm-floaties" or "puddle jumpers" safe?
Does drowning look like it does in the movies?
No. Real drowning is silent. There is no splashing or screaming; the body prioritizes breathing over speech, making it hard to detect without active supervision.
My child knows how to swim. Are they safe?
What should I do if a child goes missing inside the house?
Are "arm-floaties" or "puddle jumpers" safe?
Does drowning look like it does in the movies?
No. Real drowning is silent. There is no splashing or screaming; the body prioritizes breathing over speech, making it hard to detect without active supervision.
My child knows how to swim. Are they safe?
What should I do if a child goes missing inside the house?
Are "arm-floaties" or "puddle jumpers" safe?
Awareness Saves Lives
Our Commitment
Beyond a Clean Pool, a Safe Family.
At Florida Pool Services, our job doesn’t end when the water is crystal clear. We are deeply committed to raising awareness about water safety at both the state and national levels. To us, every maintenance visit is an opportunity to educate. When you let us care for your pool, you aren't just getting high-quality cleaning; you are gaining a partner who will inspect your safety barriers, recommend the best prevention options, and keep you informed on how to protect your little ones. Our drowning prevention campaign is at the core of everything we do.
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Data compiled from official sources: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Florida Department of Health (WaterSmartFL), Florida DCF, and the Florida State Child Abuse Death Review (CADR) 2025 Report.
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Data compiled from official sources: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Florida Department of Health (WaterSmartFL), Florida DCF, and the Florida State Child Abuse Death Review (CADR) 2025 Report.
We Clean the Pool, You Enjoy the Water
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Data compiled from official sources: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Florida Department of Health (WaterSmartFL), Florida DCF, and the Florida State Child Abuse Death Review (CADR) 2025 Report.