Safe Kids Central California

06/02/2026

Don't let a day of fun turn into a tragedy. As it gets warmer out, you might find yourself wanting to enjoy a nice swim in an open body of water! Before you decide to head right in, take time to understand the conditions and safety risks. Always remember that when in doubt, get out! Children and weaker swimmers should always wear a USCG approved life jacket around open water.

🚨Only swim in designated areas
🏊‍♂️Swim parallel to the shoreline
🌧️Know the weather and water conditions
🌊Understand currents

When in doubt, get out!

06/01/2026

🚨 Most parents don’t expect this… but 81% of child drownings happen in residential pools.
Not lakes. Not oceans. But in backyard pools.
Right at home.
💔 And it usually happens:
• In silence
• In seconds
• When adults think everything is fine
💡 What this really means:
A home pool doesn’t reduce risk—it increases the need for constant awareness.
⚠️ Safety isn’t optional around residential pools:
• Active, undistracted supervision
• Secure fencing + self-latching gates
• Clear “no unsupervised access” rules
• Swim skills for every child
🛟 The most familiar water is often the most overlooked.

06/01/2026

05/21/2026

Floatation devices like swim floaties, puddle jumpers, and water wings should not be relied upon as a substitute for active adult supervision or life jackets. They can give caregivers a false sense of security and may hinder swimming ability.

05/20/2026

Who Should Wear a Life Jacket

Anyone participating in any boating, paddling or towed water sports regardless of swimming ability is who should wear a life jacket.

05/19/2026

A life jacket is not a substitute for active, adult supervision around water and supervision does not replace a life jacket. Use a tight-fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket any time your child is in an around water.

05/19/2026

Summer is upon us. Here are some tips from our lead agency to reduce your child's risk for drowning

MADERA, Calif. – Experts at Valley Children’s are emphasizing the need for families to take proactive steps to keep children safe around pools, lakes, ...

05/19/2026

10 Open Water Safety Tips for summer safety

The first thing needed to prevent drowning incidents when in open water is learning how to swim and following these open-water safety tips.

05/18/2026

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