US EditionOrlando Fire Department Installs Free Door Alarms in Homes to Combat Child Drownings
- Emergency services in Osceola County have responded to 87 drowning-related incidents so far in 2025, with the county accounting for four of the 37 child drowning fatalities reported across Florida as the summer vacation period begins.
- The high number of drowning incidents in Osceola is linked to unsupervised pools in vacation homes, Airbnb rentals, and tourist areas where lifeguards are absent.
- Officials emphasize that many families underestimate drowning risks, urging awareness of the ABCs: adult supervision, barriers, and swim classes to reduce preventable deaths.
- Division Chief John Murphy emphasized that a major challenge is that numerous families do not anticipate drowning incidents affecting them, despite drowning being the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4.
- These warnings suggest that improved public education and prevention efforts could significantly decrease drowning incidents during the busy summer season in Central Florida.
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Bloomington-Normal groups emphasizing water safety ahead of summer
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- Organizations in the twin cities are working together to create a safe summer. The Bloomington-Normal YMCA, City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation, and the AmericanRed Cross of Central Illinois are partnering to build a system of water safety in the community. This could be anything from swim instruction and lifeguard certification to public education and drowning prevention. All aspects of safety the organizations wa…
Orlando Fire Department installs free door alarms in homes to combat child drownings
The Orlando Fire Department is taking proactive steps to prevent child drowning incidents through a new safety initiative that provides free door alarm installations for families living near water.
Experts warn against public pool dips
As temperatures continue to rise across the region, medical experts have warned the public-especially youths-against health risks associated with swimming in pools and tube wells during the summer. Muzaffargarh District Headquarters Hospital Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Mustafa Zafar, several cases have recently been reported indicating health complications due to swimming in public pools and tube wells. He emphasized the urgent need for pre…
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