VashonBePrepared: Drowning Is a Leading Risk for Kids | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

VashonBePrepared: Drowning is a leading risk for kids | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

In this issue, we focus on water safety, as well as bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Blumenthal, Stew Leonard Jr. Urge Water Safety Amid Rise In Drowning Deaths

Of the roughly 4,300 drowning deaths reported annually in the United States, nearly 1,000 involve children aged 1 to 4, according to data released by the World Health Organization.

More pools are coming. Is that enough to save Brooklyn’s children from drowning? • Brooklyn Paper

Elizabeth Leacock’s son Xaire, 12, has always been drawn to the water. But when he almost drowned at age six, Leacock knew he needed swim lessons.  “At least I’d have some comfort that he’d survive on his own if he were to get himself into trouble,” she said. However, finding affordable and accessible swim classes near her home in Flatbush turned out to be exceedingly difficult. Brooklyn is home to 23 of New York City’s 90 public pools. But City…