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Drowning Prevention @DPCPBC

A gov't entity that prevents drowning, non-fatal drowning & other water-related incidents via education on water safety and basic rescue techniques.

Joined August 2014
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‘Tragic year for drowning:’ Community mourning autistic 3-year-old found dead in Dunns Creek actionnewsjax.com/news/local…

‘Tragic year for drowning:’ Community mourning autistic 3-year-old found dead in Dunns Creek

A family is grieving after another young autistic child drowned in Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon.

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'That’s why we’re here': Palm Beach County ocean lifeguards prepare for busy season wptv.com/news/palm-beach-cou…

'That’s why we’re here': Palm Beach County ocean lifeguards prepare for busy season

Summer break is officially on for students in South Florida and lifeguards are expecting families to rush to the beach to cool off.

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Boy, 5, airlifted to hospital after being found unresponsive in Delray Beach pool cbs12.com/news/local/boy-air… Vigilant supervision, layers of protection inside/outside the home, and knowing how to swim are key components to preventing a water related injury.

Boy, 5, airlifted to hospital after being found unresponsive in Delray Beach pool

A boy was airlifted to the hospital after he was found unresponsive in a pool on Wednesday afternoon.

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Come aboard, we're expecting you... to stay safe on the water! 🛥️🌊 Wear your life jacket and navigate responsibly as we recognize #NationalBoatingSafetyWeek in #PBC. Smooth sailing ahead! For even more boating safety tips, visit safeboatingcampaign.com/
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Palm Beach County School District making swimming lessons accessible for underserved communities wptv.com/news/palm-beach-cou…

Palm Beach County School District making swimming lessons accessible for underserved communities

Summer is just around the corner and with that comes a renewed and urgent focus on water safety, especially for children. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, CDC says.

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2 men who died after SUV crashed into Palm Beach County canal identified wptv.com/news/palm-beach-cou… learn how to escape a sinking vehicle by visiting pbcgov.org/dpc to request a presentation!

2 men who died after SUV crashed into Palm Beach County canal identified

Two men died Sunday when the SUV in which they were traveling crashed into a Palm Beach County canal, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

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Child pulled from lake at West Palm Beach apartment complex, hospitalized in critical condition wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-… hope for full recovery. Visit pbcgov.org/dpc to see if your child(ren) qualify for our free/reduced cost swim program!

Child pulled from lake at West Palm Beach apartment complex, hospitalized in critical condition

A toddler is in critical condition after being pulled from a waterway in West Palm Beach, police said Wednesday.

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Man riding Jet Ski in Palm Beach County canal falls off, never resurfaces wptv.com/news/palm-beach-cou… a somber reminder to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket when boating, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking etc...

Man riding Jet Ski in Palm Beach County canal falls off, never resurfaces

The search continues for a man who went beneath the water Sunday after falling off a Jet Ski and never resurfaced, deputies said.

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Tour group of 33 stranded kayakers, including children, rescued from cave on Tennessee lake aol.com/tour-group-33-strand… wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket always!!!

Tour group of 33 stranded kayakers, including children, rescued from cave on Tennessee lake - AOL

A tour group of 33 kayakers, consisting of children and adults, were rescued by authorities after being stranded inside Nickajack cave in Tennessee.

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Water quality advisories issued for 7 beaches in Palm Beach County wptv.com/news/protecting-par…

Water quality advisories issued for 7 beaches in Palm Beach County

Multiple beaches in Palm Beach County are under water quality advisories following heavy rains late last week.

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High surf advisory in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County through Wednesday wpbf.com/article/florida-hig…

High surf advisory in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County through Wednesday

A high surf advisory, with 7- to 10-foot seas, is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County.

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How to Escape Your Car If the Electronic Door Release Fails - Consumer Reports consumerreports.org/cars/car…

How to Escape Your Car If the Electronic Door Handle Fails via @ConsumerReports

From Tesla to Lexus, more and more vehicles have doors with an electronic button instead of a manual latch. CR lets you know how to open them in an emergency.

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Rip Current Safety: All you need to know before heading to the beach this Spring Break

There are risks that come with heading to the beach and ways on how you and your loved ones can stay safe.

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Rip Current Safety: All you need to know before heading to the beach this Spring Break wpbf.com/article/florida-rip…

Rip Current Safety: All you need to know before heading to the beach this Spring Break

There are risks that come with heading to the beach and ways on how you and your loved ones can stay safe.

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Lap pool in Palm Beach Gardens reopens after million dollar renovation wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-…

Lap pool in Palm Beach Gardens reopens after million dollar renovation

The lap pool at the Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex went through a four-month renovation and now has 25 yards.

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Grandmother, girl trapped in car saved by Flagler County deputies, firefighters wptv.com/news/state/grandmot… @DPCPBC offers a free, how to escape a sinking vehicle presentation for PBC residents. Visit pbcgov.org/dpc to request a presentation!

Grandmother, girl trapped in car saved by Flagler County deputies, firefighters

Flagler County sheriff's deputies and firefighters worked quickly to rescue a grandmother and her grandchild from a partially submerged car.

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Mostly sunny Monday to kick off Thanksgiving week wptv.com/weather/mostly-sunn… watch out for rip currents! Swim at lifeguarded beaches. If caught in a rip, don't panic, turn over and float, swim parallel to shore.

Highs in the 80s Tuesday, Wednesday then cooler on Thanksgiving

We're tracking a cold front that will spark severe weather for the deep South in Louisiana and Mississippi.

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Lifeguards warn of dangerous surf conditions this week on Treasure Coast ... this includes PBC!!!! wptv.com/news/treasure-coast…

Lifeguards warn of dangerous surf conditions this week on Treasure Coast

First responders were called out Monday to the same Treasure Coast beach where a high school student went missing in the ocean one week ago.

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Rip current threat this week and how to stay safe wpbf.com/article/rip-current… always swim at a lifeguarded beach during their working hours!

Rip current threat this week and how to stay safe

Wherever there’s a surf zone, there’s a risk of rip currents. Rip currents are found where there are breaks in sandbars, near jetties and piers.

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Electrician provides safety tips for fountains, pools with electricity wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-…

Electrician provides safety tips for fountains, pools with electricity

Water fountains and pools are a staple in parts of Florida. Even though they're beautiful they come with hidden dangers. An electrician in Port St. Lucie offers advise.

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