An application is available at the bottom of the WaterSafe website Additional safety information can be found under the “More” tab. Parents can sign up for the opportunity for their children to participate in the Swim Scholarship Program at the event. The Centers for Disease and Prevention cites drowning as the leading cause of unintentional death of children in this age group. “We need to provide our children a safe environment and teach them how to float, first, and then how to swim.”įlorida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1 to 4 years old, according to the Florida Department of Health. “Water safety is so important because it only takes a couple of seconds for a child to drown,” said Fire Marshal Jerry Smith. to noon on Saturday, May 21, at the Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club, 73 Patricia Lane, Palm Coast. – Want to learn about water safety in a fun, safe environment for your whole family? Flagler County Fire Rescue is hosting a free event Saturday in Palm Coast that is right up your alley.
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