It’s Your Job to Keep Me Safe
You can reduce the odds of a drowning tragedy happening to someone you know or love.
Orange County Water Safety Challenge
Future Date TBD
Drowning is a Preventable Tragedy
*Source: Orange County Fire Authority 7.5.23.
Mission
To share the story of Jasper St. Clair to educate others in the community about their role in identifying and reducing risks of drowning.
Vision
To change the way people think about drowning prevention: Drowning is preventable. It’s our responsibility as parents, caregivers and pool owners to keep children safe.
How You Can Help
- Install fences and safety features on your pools and encourage others to do so.
- Enroll your kids in early swim lessons.
- Tell Jasper’s story to motivate people to take the steps above. Make it your personal mission to help protect other children.
Upcoming Events
Early Learning Round Up
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9am-1pm
Fred Kelly Stadium
2920 E. Spring St
Orange, CA 92869
Orange County Drowning Statistics 2021
36 Incidents involving children under age 5 | 2021 |
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Fatal | 3 |
Non-Fatal | 33 |
Incident County | 2021 |
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Total Incidents | 102 |
Fatal Incidents | 45 |
Non-Fatal Incidents | 57 |
Water Source Breakdown | 2021 |
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Backyard Pool / Spa | 28 |
Community Pool / Spa | 36 |
Ocean / Bay | 20 |
Lake / Lagoon / Pond | 2 |
River / Channel / Canal | 2 |
Bucket / Fountain / Puddle | 0 |
Bathtub | 14 |
Other | 0 |
Unknown | 0 |
Total | 102 |
Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition Spring Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (PDT)
El Salvador Community Center
1825 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92703