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June 22, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Child safety during summer break

Tragedies can happen when parents are distracted and stressed, which may be intensified during the summer months, especially […]

May 23, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Accidental drowning is the top cause of preventable death for children under the age of six in the […]

April 24, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Needless child deaths from drowning, unsafe sleep and abusive head trauma are 100% preventable. Children can drown in […]

March 25, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

In Hillsborough County in 2018, the number of child drownings went up by 275%, a sad reality that […]

February 26, 2019 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

The next time you prepare to leave your baby with a babysitter, friend or a family member, make […]

January 27, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

As the number of drownings in Hillsborough County continues to rise, county officials are creating plans to create […]

November 28, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

Parents and caregivers, water safety isn’t a concern only in the summertime or near the pool. Hidden water […]

October 29, 2018 / Campaign Updates

With summer over, parents and caregivers may think the risk of child drowning is lower because kids spend […]

August 30, 2018 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Whether you’re a grandparent or a caregiver, knowing the most up-to-date rules of safe sleep is essential when […]

July 1, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

Drowning is the second-leading cause of preventable death among children ages 1-14 in the U.S., and for children […]