Tag: Water Safety
How drowning risk is different since the 2025 floods: What you need to know before heading to the river
December 2025 floods dramatically reshaped many Washington rivers. Channels shifted, debris moved, and new hazards formed.
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King County officials urge caution around lakes, rivers and Puget Sound as high rates of drownings continue.
Citing continued high rates of preventable drowning deaths, King County officials urge caution around water this summer. Over half of recent drowning deaths occurred in open water, where temperatures remain dangerously cold and rivers can have swift currents and submerged obstacles.
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12 Tips for Beach Safety: Safe Fun in the Sun, Sand and Sea from Pediatricians
Whether your favorite spot is near the ocean or the edge of a river or lake, it’s always best to prepare for your surroundings and make sure that health hazards don’t spoil your good time.
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Drowning Prevention Could Get a Boost in Federal Budget
For children, drowning is the second leading cause of death after birth defects.
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AS DROWNING DEATHS DOUBLED IN KING COUNTY IN 2020, WATER SAFETY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Thirty-three people lost their lives in King County waters last year, nearly 70% of which occurred in open water incidents
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