Tag: drowning prevention

Q&A: Wild Waves and our water recreation program

August 25, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Update  10/17/16 – investigation report available for download Original post 8/25/16 – The recent tragic death at Wild Waves amusement park has some people wondering what role Public Health plays in regulating pools and spas in King County. We sat down with Becky Elias, the manager of the Water Recreation Program to find out. What […]

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April Pools Day: Promoting equity, promoting activity

April 14, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Where you live, the color of your skin, and the amount of money your family makes may affect your chances of drowning. Drowning prevention isn’t just a safety issue; it’s an issue of equity. Many resources related to water recreation such as learning to swim, access to safe sites, lifejackets, lifeguards, and water related education […]

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