Stay on Top of It: Fact Sheets
These fact sheets are provided to help you make smart choices so you and your family can safely enjoy the water.
Water Safety for Children Birth to 5 years — English | Spanish | Cantonese | Vietnamese (PDF)
Discusses drowning prevention at home, in the yard, and in and near the water.
Tips for Children Ages 6-11 Years — English | Spanish | Cantonese | Vietnamese (PDF)
Discusses drowning prevention at home, in the yard, in and near the water, and on a boat.
Water Safety for Teens 12 to 18 Years — English | Spanish (PDF)
Discusses alcohol and drugs, swimming and diving, babysitting, and boating.
Life Jackets for Children and Teens — English | Spanish (PDF)
Discusses the importance of your child wearing a life vest, buying a life vest, and how to use a life vest.
Myths and Facts about Water Safety (in English and Spanish)
Covers six myths about water safety and gives the facts. Emphasizes that drowning prevention has three parts: precautions, supervision and consistent use of personal flotation devices.
Water Safety Tips For Families — English | Cantonese | Spanish | Vietnamese | Somali (PDF)
It's Never Too Early to Promote Safety
Discusses what parents need to know about preparing teens to become good decision-makers around water.
Water Safety for Children with Seizures (PDF)
Drowning prevention tips for children with seizures and epilepsy at home and around the water.
Swimming in Seattle — English and Spanish | English and Vietnamese (PDF)