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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Drowning Prevention Links

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These inks may provide additional information on water safety and drowning prevention and are provided for your information only. They are not indicative of an endorsement by the Florida Department of Health. The Department bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

General Drowning Prevention Links 

  • Water Smart Florida
    The state task force dedicated to establishing a network of providers to address water safety. Learn state laws, partners and resources.

  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Coastal Management Program provides information on Florida’s beaches and safety. Learn about rip currents and flag meaning along with other ways to stay say in Florida’s natural areas.

  • Pool Safely
    Pool Safely is a national public education campaign through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that works with partners around the country to reduce child drownings and entrapments in swimming pools and spas.

  • Healthy Swimming Program
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Healthy Swimming Program provides information for the public, public health and medical professionals, and aquatics staff so everyone can maximize the health benefits of swimming while minimizing the risk of illness and injury.

  • National Drowning Prevention Alliance
    The National Drowning Prevention Alliance recognizes and supports drowning prevention efforts for people of all ages and addresses drowning risks in all bodies of water, emphasizing research, awareness, and policy changes to impact the incidence of drowning.

  • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
    The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through aquatics and learn more about pool and hot tub safety.