Always watch your child around water.

Drowning is quick, silent and happens in seconds.

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Lifeguard your child.

Water safety is important at any age. When it comes to drowning, seconds count. It’s silent and can happen in an instant. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and the second leading cause for kids 1-14 in Texas. But with your help, we can change that.

We encourage you to create a safety plan for ANY time your children are around water, whether its swim time, unplanned time around the water or even bath time.

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Help us save lives

Please join us in our drowning prevention efforts. Together, we are asking everyone to Lifeguard Your Child around water. Click the below link to learn more about how to get involved or create an awareness campaign in your community

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Lifeguard your child

Bathtub

Lifeguard your child.

Water safety is important at any age. When it comes to drowning, seconds count. It’s silent and can happen in an instant. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and the second leading cause for kids 1-14 in Texas. But with your help, we can change that.

We encourage you to create a safety plan for ANY time your children are around water, whether its swim time, unplanned time around the water or even bath time.

Children in safety gear

Help us save lives

Please join us in our drowning prevention efforts. Together, we are asking everyone to Lifeguard Your Child around water. Click the below link to learn more about how to get involved or create an awareness campaign in your community

Get Involved

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