Pool safety is everyone's responsibility.

Drowning can be a silent catastrophe, one that can happen in the few minutes you take to answer a phone call or run inside for a towel. Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1–4.

Most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and buckets. Children ages 1-4 are more likely to drown in home swimming pools. Children 5+ are most likely to drown in natural bodies of water. Black children ages 5-19 are 5.5 times more likely to drown in a pool than their white peers.

Learn the steps you can take to secure your pool and protect Florida’s children. Download helpful materials. Find swim lessons and other events. Know the laws that apply to pool owners and boaters.

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Your Legal Responsibilities as a Florida Residential or Public Pool/Spa Owner