Kids Don’t Float is a highly successful water safety education for kids
WA State Parks Boating Education, and life jacket information.
US Coast Guard Boating Safety Resource Center
Water safety information to use on social media posts.
National Safe Boating Council
Myths and Facts about water safety
Cold Water information
Tips to stay safe around water from the American Red Cross
Drowning Prevention
Enjoy the Water Safely
Always wear a life jacket
Big 5 Life Jacket Coupon
Cleaning and disinfecting life jackets from Covid. More information
Drowning Prevention and water safety from Seattle Children's Hospital
Life jacket loaner boards in Thurston County
Need a life jacket for your child? Several programs in WA will Loan You a Life Jacket
Find a wealth of information on life jackets from the US Coast Guard Boating
Does Your Life Jacket Fit Properly? Watch video
Choose the right life jacket
Drowning data Infographic
Open water drowning and water safety tips from Safe Kids
Open Water Drowning Prevention policies from Seattle Children's Hospital.
Always supervise children in or near water.
Drowning doesn't look like drowning, it is often silent.
Would you be able to spot someone drowning?
Water Safety Tips
Make sure all family members know how to swim.
Always wear a life jacket in, on, or around water.
It's best to swim only in designated areas with lifeguards.
Be especially careful when swimming or boating in rivers due to dangers from currents and cold temperatures.
Supervise children and teens when they are in or near all types of water. Ensure supervisors are close enough to provide immediate rescue. Learn more about the Water Watcher Program.
Do not drink alcohol when swimming, boating or supervising children
Drowning Facts
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death for children and teens in Washington.
Populations at highest risk for drowning are children under the age of five, males 15-24 years and 65 years and older, people with seizure disorders and non-swimmers.
Facts on Childhood Drowning.
Water Safety Resources
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
Water safety for Lakes, Rivers and Beaches
National Water Safety Program
Data for drowning risks in natural water settings
Water safety at home
Drowning surveillance and data