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Keep Food and Water Safe After a Natural Disaster or Power Outage

Also available in: Spanish 

During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect one’s personal health and safety. This fact sheet discusses how to keep food and water safe after a natu... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Lead in Water: Questions and Answers

These are answers to frequently asked questions about tap water contaminated with lead.... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Water Safety Congress Journal  External Link

The official journal of the National Water Safety Congress, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting recreation water safety in the United States. The focus of this journal is in keeping with ... Details >

National Water Safety Congress  External Link

Pool and Spa Safety Publications

This page links to a list of publications from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that focus on child water safety and drowning prevention. Some topics covered include hair entrapment in drai... Details >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Prevent Child In-Home Drowning Deaths

Also available in: Spanish 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns consumers about hidden drowning hazards for small children in and around the home. Recent data show that a third as many children under age 5 (... Details >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Safe Boating Kidsite  External Link

This Web site is designed to educate young boaters about safe boating practices. The site provides plenty of activities, cartoons and fun games.... Details >

National Safe Boating Council  External Link

Water Smarts

Water activities are a great way to stay cool and have a good time with your friends or your family. Take along these tips — and your common sense — to get wet, make waves, and have a blast! ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Water: Protecting Your Family  External Link

A child should never be unsupervised in or near water, even shallow wading pools. This document provides steps you can take to protect your children, including eliminate potential hazards by keeping t... Details >

Safe Kids Worldwide  External Link

Water-Related Injuries: Fact Sheet

This page presents information about water-related injuries in the United States, including an overview, groups at risk, and risk factors.... Details >

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods

Also available in: French  Spanish 

This fact sheet provides information for consumers on what they need to know about food and water safety during hurricanes, power outages, and floods. The fact sheet discusses preparedness tips when t... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration