Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Information

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Drowning prevention and water safety information from Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the Washington State Drowning Prevention Network, Seattle, WA.

Have Fun and Be Safe

Over 1,500 children and teens die every year in the U.S. from drowning. They are swimming, boating, or just playing in or near water.

This Web site is full of useful information and resources on drowning prevention and water safety.

Everything on this site is yours to use with credit to Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center.

We can prevent drownings if we all do our part!

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Summer Splash-tacular 2008

Do not miss the statewide water safety event for families, children and all those that want to be safe and prepared in and around water this summer! More information.

Interested in hosting a Summer Splash-tacular 2008 event at your facility? Find out more.

Washington State Parks Mandatory Boating Safety Education

The Washington state mandatory boating safety education law goes into effect on January 1, 2008. The law requires boaters ages 12 years and older to pass a boating safety course or an equivalency exam before operating a motor boat of 15 horsepower or greater.

For more information visit www.parks.wa.gov/boating or call (360) 902-8844.

Drowning Prevention Online Resources

View our online resources for drowning prevention information and strategies.

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