American Pool Houston recently partnered with local non-profit Judah Brown Project at the Lone Star Safety Fest, the largest safety festival in Texas. The team supported the organization’s mission to educate more than 5,000 attendees on swim safety and lifesaving water skills.
“It’s always inspiring to see our team show up for a cause we’re deeply passionate about,” said Journey Smith, general manager of American Pool Houston.
Swim safety encompasses not only accident prevention, but also issues of equity, education, and proactive community engagement.
Data demonstrates that: - Early access to formal swim education is essential for saving lives.
- Addressing disparities in both access and awareness is critical for reducing preventable drowning incidents.
- Community programs and corporate initiatives, such as Lone Star Safety Fest, are instrumental in promoting water safety and fostering safer environments.
In the United States, approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur annually, with children aged 1–4 facing the highest risk. Formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning risk in this age group by as much as 88%. Furthermore, Black children aged 10–14 experience drowning rates in swimming pools 7.6 times higher than their white peers and Black children account for 23% of fatal drownings.