IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS TO DROWN

ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHILD AROUND WATER

In August 2015, a countywide drowning prevention coalition was established to develop recommendations on methods and strategies to improve drowning prevention efforts in Orange County. This website and other public outreach efforts offer helpful tips on what you can do to keep kids safe around water.

Fish Outta Water

Swin Safety 5k Walk / Run

Join us for our first annual 5K Fun Run which will support swim and water competency education for underserved OC families!

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IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS TO DROWN

ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHILD AROUND WATER

In August 2015, a countywide drowning prevention coalition was established to develop recommendations on methods and strategies to improve drowning prevention efforts in Orange County. This website and other public outreach efforts offer helpful tips on what you can do to keep kids safe around water.

IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS TO DROWN

ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHILD AROUND WATER

In August 2015, a countywide drowning prevention coalition was established to develop recommendations on methods and strategies to improve drowning prevention efforts in Orange County. This website and other public outreach efforts offer helpful tips on what you can do to keep kids safe around water.

IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS TO DROWN

ALWAYS WATCH YOUR CHILD AROUND WATER

In August 2015, a countywide drowning prevention coalition was established to develop recommendations on methods and strategies to improve drowning prevention efforts in Orange County. This website and other public outreach efforts offer helpful tips on what you can do to keep kids safe around water.

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Orange County Water Safety Challenge

About Our Coalition

The coalition includes the heads of public health, public safety, government, nonprofit, victims, swim schools, and Olympic medal-winning swimmers.

Coalition Members

Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition Spring Meeting

Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition Spring Meeting

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PDT)

El Salvador Community Center
1825 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92703

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DROWNING STATISTICS

Drowning is the leading cause of death in kids under five in the OC. Three children die every day as a result of drowning. Our goal is help families become more aware of prevention measures so we can stop losing any more lives to drowning.

The Orange County Fire Authority’s ABCs offer three simple but vital steps to drowning prevention:

A - Active Adult Supervision

B - Barriers Around Pools and Spas

C - Classes

Download drowning statistics from 2015 to 2018 in PDF format

2015

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2016

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2017

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2018

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Public Service Announcements

Our campaign is getting the word out about drowning prevention to as many people as possible across Orange County via online public service announcements (PSAs). Our campaign runs multi-language PSAs to remind people to always watch their children near water. Here are a few that you can use for yourself, your family and friends, or your organization:

English PSA 15 Sec

English PSA 30 Sec

English PSA 30 Sec

English PSA 30 Sec

Spanish PSA 19 Sec

Spanish PSA 30 Sec

Vietnamese PSA 19 Sec

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Drowning Prevention Materials

In our continuing efforts to increase awareness and provide information, we've put together some resources for you. Please access them by clicking below.

Education Materials