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o’side celebrates surf

O’Side Celebrates Surf + International Surfing Day Pier-Side Film Screening Salute To Lifeguards

June 13-17: Oceanside Celebrates Surfing! (press release)WHOUSA Surfing and Visit Oceanside, along with the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) and City of Oceanside are joining forces to kick off the 2023 Obside summer season with a...

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learn the 5 layers of protection by npda drown alliance

Learn The 5 Layers Of Protection By Npda Drown Alliance

There is no single way to prevent drowning, but you can arm yourself with the necessary prevention methods by learning the 5 Layers of Protection.

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sdswims grant program

PDFSD “SD Swims” Grant Application Process

Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego is looking for local schools, non-profits, and local pools to collaborate in providing swim lessons and water safety programsB in areas throughout San Diego county, targeting those individuals who have limited...

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live well san diego

Celebrating Live Well San Diego Partnership + San Diego County Declaring May 19th, 2023 As “PDFSD Day”

What an incredible day at Adams County Park Pool celebrating our partnership with Live Well San Diego and having fun with the official Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day. Such a great turnout and support from the community. We look forward to...

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wear your life jacket to work day

Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day *Photo Opportunity* To Bring Attention To The Importance Of Water Safety For Drowning Prevention Month

WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY B *PHOTO OPPORTUNITY* B TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER SAFETY FOR DROWNING PREVENTION MONTHWhat:B Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD), Live Well San Diego and Adams County Park Pool are...

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california water safety strategy

California Water Safety Strategy Launched At The 2023 California Water Safety Summit

The California Water Safety Coalition (CWSC)B has developed the California Water Safety Strategy to provide guidance on policies and priorities for state and local governments and organizations, aiming to stimulate necessary actions by local...

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City Of San Diego Proclaims May As Drowning Prevention Month

City of San Diego Council President Sean Elo-Rivera along with support from several city, state and water safety stakeholders proclaimed the month of May 2023 as Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month. PDFSD and CWSC invite all communities to...

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california water safety summit

California Water Safety Summit Wraps Up In San Diego Draws International Attention Bringing Leaders Together Championing For Safer Communities And Water Safety Advancement

CALIFORNIA WATER SAFETY SUMMIT WRAPS UP IN SAN DIEGOB DRAWS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER CHAMPIONING FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES AND WATER SAFETY ADVANCEMENTCollaboration to Save Lives and Proclaim the Month of May asB Water Safety and...

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2023 california weater safety summit

2023 California Water Safety Summit Sponsors

These amazing sponsors have partnered with us to bring an important collaboration to the California community! Thank you for supporting this forum to help reduce drowning and aquatic injuries. We look forward to working together to save lives and...

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2023 california weater safety summit

2023 California Water Safety Summit

B Registration is open and sponsorships are available!B The 2023 California Water Safety Summit is a forum for collaboration on practices, programs, and policies that reduce drowning and aquatic injuries.Join us on April 25 and 26, 2023 at the...

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sd swims grant provides swim lessons for dewey elementary

SD Swims Grant Provides Swim Lessons For Dewey Elementary

This fall season PDFSD ~ SD Swims Grant was funded for Dewey Elementary. This grant provided swim lessons for the entire 3rd grade class at the local Ryan Family YMCA. Fifty, 3rd graders, were able to have 5 swim lessons in October and November....

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