Summer heat and humidity can make finding the nearest body of water a tempting choice. Maybe you find relief from the heat in a local swimming pool, the ocean, a nearby river or even a backyard splash ...

As Long Island families gear up for another summer of beaches, backyard pools and boating, water safety experts are urging parents and caregivers to take critical steps to prevent drownings—an issue ...

As families dive into summer fun and the swim season begins, it’s the ideal time to review precautions to keep everyone safe. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S ...

Camping, swimming, kayaking and other outdoor activities make summertime fun and memorable, but knowing how to safely enjoy those activities is extremely important, too. That means being prepared and ...

With the temperatures rising and Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, now is a good time for families to review water safety rules. May is National Water Safety Month and this week is National Safe ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is sharing tips and raising awareness on drowning prevention as May is National Water Safety Month. According to a news release ...

Childhood has certainly changed since today’s grandparents were kids. We rode in the car without seat belts. We roamed our neighborhoods until after dark. And bike helmets? Forget it. The rules of ...

Members of the Gustavus Adolphus (G.A.) Family Services’ Accountability and Responsibility Program (AR) recently walked out onto the dock at Long Point State Park Marina, located at 4459 Route 430 in ...

They also help to maintain water quality and reduce evaporation, making them a smart investment overall.” Practice Water Safety – Make sure every member of the household is educated on essential water ...