@PoolSafetyMOM

Mother & Volunteer 🏊🏻‍♀️ Drowning is the #1 cause of injury death for children ages 1-4 and it’s totally preventable.

 San Diego, CA
Joined May 2010
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SPECIAL REPORT: What to do for a drowning victim after you call 911 wsbt.com/news/local/special-…

SPECIAL REPORT: What to do for a drowning victim after you call 911

You've probably been spending time by the lake or pool this summer.Most of the time everything is fine. But sometimes a child or adult begins to drown. The average ambulance response time is within 8...

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NDPA Reminds Parents How Fast and Silent Drowning Can Occur Ahead of July 4th Celebrations timesofsandiego.com/crime/20… via @TimesofSanDiego

Parents Warned Ahead of July 4 Parties That Drowning Is Leading Killer of Young Children

Bud Kearns Municipal Pool in Balboa Park. Courtesy of the city As families and friends gather for poolside barbecues and picnic celebrations this July 4

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Join us on the beach for the Diversity In Aquatics Ripple Effect Party... And make an impact as part of our network to help save lives! • Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina Del Rey, CA • May 6, 2023, 2p - 6p • Casual dress DJ, dancing, and open bar! Register: bit.ly/40mdvfy
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CA Water Safety Summit registration is nearly sold out. Purchase your tickets ASAP! Registration will close on Monday, April 17th, at 10:00 AM PST. #CAWSS @cawatersafety ⬇️⬇️⬇️🎯🎯🎯 cawatersafety.org/summit23
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Chris Brewster@uslifesaver15 Sep 2022
What lifeguards say you should do if someone is drowning - news4jax.com/news/local/2022…

What lifeguards say you should do if someone is drowning

The drowning death of prominent attorney Page Pate is demonstrating the dangers of currents in the ocean and inlets.

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NDRC@DemRedistrict30 Aug 2022
Pres. @BarackObama, AG @EricHolder, @JohnLegend, @JayPharoah & @iamwill have a message for you: Our work to protect democracy is far from done! Fixing our maps was one thing–but it only matters if YOU help hold our leaders accountable by VOTING. Now, let’s get to work. 🗳️📣

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w@w_a_koon7 Aug 2022
Great PhD opportunity at @DeakinHealth: 'Reducing drowning: understanding factors which contribute to risk and targeting those at risk'. deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and… @AcademicChatter @PhDVoice
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USSSA@SwimSchools18 May 2022
Did you know...the first place to look when your child goes missing is the pool? Kids are curious and you can't watch them 24/7. Swim lessons help reduce the risk of drowning.
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Invitation to Prevent Drowning Social Media Posting Party May 20 youtu.be/g-hIYWPnpSM via @YouTube
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w@w_a_koon2 Apr 2022
“By far, it’s the No. 1 drowning capital in Hawaii” sfgate.com/hawaii/article/De… via @SFGate

A popular Hawaii destination may be the state's 'No. 1 drowning capital'

"People are needlessly dying."

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w@w_a_koon27 Apr 2022
Super fun to chat with this incredible group of #drowningprevention advocates today. Lots to learn from their experience with local proclamations, water safety events and media: 1.) Don't be afraid or intimidated 2.) Try, learn, and iterate 3.) Be a good partner! #watersafety
California Water Safety Coalition@cawatersafety27 Apr 2022
Check out the recording from our webinar today on local water safety proclamations, events, and media. Many thanks to @PoolSafetyMOM Sara Biskie @stopdrowningNOW Leslie Schwene @HBSLSA Mary Jo Quintero @ValleyChildrens & @ferraromegan @ZACFoundation. cawatersafety.org/proclamati…

Proclamations — California Water Safety Coalition

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PDFSD Announces Water Watcher Safety Card | Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego

For the 2022 Summer Season, PDFSD is unveiling its latest water watcher safety card. This includes the following life-saving resources:b Water Safety Tipsb" 5 Actions to Prevent Drowningb" How to Be...

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Swimmer swept out to sea is saved thanks to her bright pink hat metro.co.uk/2021/11/07/cornw… via @MetroUK

Swimmer swept out to sea is saved thanks to her bright pink hat

Her pink hat was noticed by someone on the shore who called 999.

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I almost drowned before I won a gold medal swimming. We have to teach Black kids to swim. msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/i…
New blog! Evaluating public rescue tube deployment in Hawai’i Thank you to Bridget Velasco for summarising this important work recently published in @IP_BMJ. beachsafetyresearch.com/blog…

Public Rescue Tube Deployment in Hawai’i — UNSW Beach Safety Research Group

A recent study of the public rescue tube deployment in Hawai'i determined that these devices in fact did have a “protective effect” on Kauai’s drownings during the years studied. Researchers noted...

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Water Safety Coalition teams listen in! Special Podcast Episode 1: Coalition and Collaboration Leaders youtu.be/P0SqmxLayas via @YouTube

Special Podcast Episode 1: Coalition and Collaboration Leaders

Join special guest hosts Will Koon & Tizzy Bennett for episode 1 of...

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Never Forget: 9/11 events across San Diego for 20th anniversary a.msn.com/01/en-us/AAOj7Y4?o…
The Water Safety Odd Couple - August Promo fb.watch/7BrtlcLUK7/ via @FacebookWatch

WATCH LIVE on Facebook and JOIN the Conversation THIS THURSDAY,...

WATCH LIVE on Facebook and JOIN the Conversation THIS THURSDAY, August 26 at 9am EST/8am CST! This month, our Odd Couple Alissa Magrum from Colin's Hope & Alan Korn from Abbey's Hope Charitable...

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NDPA@drownalliance18 May 2021
We are extremely proud and excited to announce the first Drowning Prevention Symposium presented by #NDPA. Join us in-person or virtually. More details: bit.ly/3mw8LBD #drowningprevention #drownalliance #SanDiego
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w@w_a_koon18 May 2021
Four drowning deaths in Northern California rivers last weekend. The state needs a strategic plan to address drowning risk at inland open bodies of water. Learning from @RoyalLifeSaving @amyepeden would be a good start. @CAPublicHealth @FireSacramento sacbee.com/news/local/articl…
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