{"id":254793,"date":"2026-05-02T01:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/254793\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T01:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T01:32:10","slug":"drowning-prevention-focus-of-safety-event-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/254793\/","title":{"rendered":"Drowning prevention focus of safety event in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The Children\u2019s Safety Village of Central Florida will host its 14th Annual Water Safety Awareness event on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. It will be held at 910 Fairvilla Road in Orlando and aims to raise awareness about drowning prevention and educate families on lifesaving water safety practices.<\/p>\n

Florida continues to lead the nation in drowning deaths among young children. Drowning is a year-round concern in Florida due to the state\u2019s climate and access to water. It takes less than 30 seconds for a child to drown. <\/p>\n

The annual event brings together community leaders, public safety officials, health care professionals, and water safety experts. It serves as a critical reminder of the importance of supervision, barriers, swim education, and emergency preparedness, particularly as the spring and summer months approach. <\/p>\n

The Children\u2019s Safety Village will be joined by key community partners and safety advocates. <\/p>\n

They will share important prevention strategies, discuss current trends, and provide guidance on how parents and caregivers can respond in a water emergency. The event includes a press conference at 11:30 a.m., followed by a live demonstration.<\/p>\n

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