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On Friday, the county is handing out free pool alarms and door-and-window alarms at regional libraries in Deltona and Port Orange.

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Water is everywhere. So is the risk.
The bathtub. The pool. The bucket in the garage. Drowning doesn't wait for a beach trip — it can happen anywhere water collects, in seconds and in silence.
Here's how to make your home safer:
💧 Secure every barrier — pool fences with self-closing/self-latching gates, door alarms, and locked access to any standing water.
💧 Empty it when you're done — buckets, kiddie pools, coolers. Even a few inches of water is enough.
💧 Supervise like it's your only job — no phones, no "just a minute." Active, uninterrupted eyes on kids near any water source.

Water doesn't need to be deep to be dangerous. Know someone with little ones at home? Share this post — you could be the reason a family stays safer. Be a water safety advocate. 💙

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Before you buy your kids' swimsuits for the season, think about visibility. 🩱🛑
The Reality: Drowning is the #1 leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 in the U.S. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Because water emergencies happen fast and silently, your eyes need to be able to lock onto your child instantly.
❌ Skip these: Blues, greens, whites, and dark neutrals. They mimic water reflection or look like shadows/debris at the bottom.
✅ Buy these: Neon orange, neon pink, neon yellow, and bright red. Testing shows these maintain the highest visibility under water and through splashes.

Swimsuit color isn't a substitute for designated water watchers and swim lessons—but it is a simple, lifesaving layer of protection.

Spread the word to save a life. 💙

CDC US Swim School Association

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All smiles while learning our strokes 🏊🏼‍♀️