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Water Smart Broward

Water Smart Broward

Protects children from aquatic-related injuries and disabilities by promoting safer behaviors and strategic community-wide education in Broward County.

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Water Smart Palm Beach County

Water Smart Palm Beach

Facilitates a countywide task force to create a water safe culture and works to reach zero preventable drowning incidents in Palm Beach County.

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Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition

Water Smart Collier

Creates programs for children in Collier County to prevent injuries, obesity, drowning, and SIDS.

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Children's Safety Village of Central Florida

Children’s Safety Village

Works to prevent child injuries and fatalities through lifesaving education and first-hand experience.

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Florida Swimming Pool Association

Florida Swims Foundation

Providing swim safety and education across Florida through community-focused initiatives and partnerships.

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Safe Kids

Safe Kids Worldwide

Use these tips for water safety at home, whether your kids are in bathtubs, backyard pools or around buckets.

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Pool Safety

National public education campaign to reduce childhood drownings, submersion injuries, and entrapments.

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Healthy Swimming

Protect yourself and others from swimming-related illnesses and injuries at all type of recreational water venues.

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Drowning Prevention Alliance

Organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of drowning and preventing tragedy around water.

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Stop Drowning Now

Provides awareness and education focused on young children to prevent fatal and non-fatal drowning.

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American Red Cross

Learning to enjoy the water safely using three main components: water smarts, swimming skills, and helping others. 

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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Certified instructors teach basic, life-saving water safety skills in a fun, supportive environment during this global event.

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Life jacket Loaner Program

Find a location near you, and your family can borrow a life jacket for the day or weekend, brought to you by the BoatUS Foundation. 

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CARD

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.

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Friendship Circle

Children with seizures or autism are at especially high risk of accidental drowning. Learn about water safety resources for children with special needs.

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