CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Healthy and Safe Swimming Week kicked off on Monday, prompting Chesterfield Health District to provide some tips on how to beat the summer heat while avoiding common ...

With all of the water around our area, plus the numerous swimming pools, knowing how to swim and survive is extremely important as we enjoy being around water. If someone gets themselves in deep water ...

Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

Always swim with a buddy, supervise children, and avoid swimming during thunderstorms or while intoxicated. Check for rip current advisories and weather forecasts before entering the water. Be ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old. But Dominic Santomassimo, the CEO of Decatur Family YMCA, says drowning deaths are ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The American Red Cross Kansas wants to ensure everyone swims safely this season by sharing some safety tips. According to a press release from the Red Cross, it takes as little ...

Drowning deaths have increased in recent years, exceeding 4,500 annually from 2020-2022. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the U.S. The CDC recommends swimming lessons ...

CHILDREN FROM DROWNING IS HAPPENING TODAY. IT’S CALLED THE WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON. THAT’S RIGHT. IT’S ALL IN AN EFFORT TO TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO SWIM TO PREVENT A TRAGEDY. OUR YASMINE JULMISSE ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — While relaxing by the pool or taking a boat out on the Illinois River are enjoyable summer pastimes, there are a lot of risks that can come with water. That’s especially true for ...

AIKEN — The World's Largest Swimming Lesson was held June 26 at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool in Aiken with the goal to children to about water safety and to provide basic swimming skills.

Warmer weather is on its way, and the Oklahoma Red Cross is sharing tips to stay safe during swim season. There are several ways to be safe on the water, but here are some tips from the Red Cross to ...