Water Safety Efforts Expand Across US Amid Summer Drowning Risks

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, water safety experts across the U.S. are emphasizing the importance of vigilance and preparedness to prevent drowning incidents. The Red Cross of Southern Nevada highlights pool safety tips such as constant adult supervision, CPR training, and the use of brightly colored swimwear for visibility. In Cleveland County, North Carolina, five life jacket loaner stations have been installed at public water access points to improve safety following recent drowning deaths, with officials monitoring inventory daily. Middle Georgia safety advocates stress the importance of the buddy system, using U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and heeding weather warnings to avoid swimming during thunderstorms. Sea-Doo has launched a free Responsible Rider Masterclass to promote personal watercraft safety, environmental protection, and responsible riding practices. Meanwhile, Cambria County experts advocate for widespread life jacket use and swim lessons, likening life jackets to seatbelts in their life-saving potential, and are hosting free drowning prevention classes to raise awareness.