Drowning Prevention Resources and training dedicated to the prevention of childhood drowning
PoolSafety.gov Providing links, podcasts & videos for news, tips, statistics and general information related to the prevention of drowning.
Drowning Prevention Podcasts & Videos
CDC Podcast
Protect the Ones You Love From Drowning This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect children from drowning. (12/10/2008) Listen (3:05)
CDC Podcast
It's OK to Go in the Water This podcast answers a listener's question about how to stay safe at pools and water parks. (7/7/2009) Listen (2:36)
Home Safety Council HSC provides educational resources for teachers, policy makers, corporations as well as fire and life safety experts to help educate and empower families to take actions that will increase the safety of their homes.
If you smoke or live with someone who smokes, learn the facts. A lit cigarette left alone in a room, or accidentally dropped onto a chair or bed, or hot cigarette ashes or matches tossed away before they are completely out - all can cause a large fire in seconds.
Fire Safety Podcasts and Videos
CDC Podcasts
A Time To Act This podcast reviews the steps you can take to keep your family safe in case of a home fire. (10/5/2009) Listen (3:51)
CDC Podcast
Residential Fire H.E.L.P. Dr. Ileana Arias describes the project which reduces fire-related losses among homebound older adults. (10/30/2007) Listen (2:34)
Fire Prevention & Education Links
Wildland Fire Wildland Fire Web Site: Presenting news and information regarding wildland (brush) fires around the U.S.
The Choking Game Can Be Deadly CDC’s Dr. Robin Toblin discusses a dangerous activity that has resulted in some children’s deaths. (2/21/2008) Listen (4:48) | Listen (0:59)
CDC Podcast
Protect the Ones You Love From Burns This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect children from burns. (12/10/2008) Listen (2:58)
CDC Podcast
Protect the Ones You Love From Poisoning This podcast, developed as part of the Protect the Ones You Love initiative, discusses steps parents can take to help protect children from poisoning. (12/10/2008) Listen (2:34)