Drowning Prevention at Home: Staying Safe in Bathtubs and Hot Tubs

May 4, 2026.Reading time 4 minutes.

A clean, well‑lit bathroom with a white claw‑foot bathtub, blue shower curtain, wooden vanity with a sink, and neatly hung pink towels beneath a window.

Nearly half of drowning deaths in King County happen at home, not in lakes or rivers. Learn how simple habits can make baths and hot tubs safer for everyone.

Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute

September 18, 2024.Reading time 8 minutes.

three kids in line waiting to get on the school bus

As the new school year begins, ensure your kids travel safely with our essential tips for bus riders, drivers, walkers, and teen drivers.

Summer vacation is here at last! – How to keep outdoor fun safe

June 27, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

For many families, the end of the school year can mean heading to the water, hopping on a bike, or playing at a nearby playground. While you’re enjoying these summer activities, there are some things you can do to keep you and your family safe.

Commemorate Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2, 2023

May 31, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

Group of people wearing the color orange at a gun violence awareness day event. Stacks of gun lockboxes are on a table.

In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day this June 2, 2023, Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Regional Gun Violence program is partnering with community organizations to host gun lockbox giveaway events throughout the county.

May is Bicycle Safety Month – Let’s Commit to Share the Road

May 17, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

King County is an excellent place for biking, especially during the warmer spring and summer months. With so many bike-friendly routes it’s no surprise that more people are bicycling for transportation, exercise, and fun. However, as bicycle use increases, so does the need for extra precautions from drivers sharing the road with bicyclists.

Promoting Safe Firearm and Medication Storage

June 6, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

There are many potential risks from products stored at our homes, two of the most dangerous are firearms and medicine. Keeping these products away from children and others who might misuse them is an important way to keep families safe.