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Water safety is everyone's responsibility.

Drowning… is fast … is silent …can happen to anyone. Drowning does not discriminate.
It can happen in the few minutes a distraction can take you away from the water to answer the phone or run inside for a towel. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death to children ages 1–4 in Florida.

Where Drownings Occur
Most infant drownings occur in just a few inches of water such as a bathtub or bucket. Home swimming pools are where most children ages 1-4 are likely to drown. Ages 5 years through adulthood are more likely to drown in natural bodies of water. Each body of water comes with its own safety steps, many of which overlap.

Explore WaterSmartFL

Learn the steps you can take to be water smart to protect Florida's residents and visitors.

Layers of Protection

Use multiple layers:  Supervision, Barriers, Preparedness

Resources

Download helpful materials.

Partners/Events

Find more information from state and national partners. Locate Swim Lessons and Water Safety Events near you.

State Laws

Find out more on the laws that apply to Florida pool owners and boaters.