Most drownings are preventable through strategies such as restricting swimming areas, posting warning signs and fencing the perimeters of pools and waterways. Lifeguards are an essential part of these strategies, as a vast majority of drownings each year occur at unguarded locations.
The Violence and Injury Prevention team at Public Health- Seattle & King County (PH-SKC) has developed a resource document which helps inform which public beaches and pools are lifeguarded, have lifejackets available, and are offering swim lessons around our area.
DOWNLOAD the 2023 King County Area Public Lifeguarded Beaches & Summer Outdoor Pools Guide here >>
Additional resources can be found on HIPRC’s Drowning Prevention Website >>
