Community Partnership Creates Waves: Water Safety Message Reaches Rockaways
Our collaborative water safety campaign with Episcopal Health Services and NYC Parks has made a splash in local media, with The Rockawave featuring our World Drowning Prevention Day message to Rockaway residents and visitors.
When Community Voices Unite
The power of partnership was evident as Episcopal Health Services (EHS), Swim Strong Foundation, and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) reminded Rockaway residents and visitors to stay safe in and around the water ahead of World Drowning Day. This unified message reached families across the peninsula through trusted local media.
Dr. Donald T. Morrish, CEO of Episcopal Health Services, emphasized the health system’s commitment: “As families head to beaches and pools, maintaining a strong focus on water safety is critical to preventing avoidable tragedies and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience for all.”
Our Core Message Amplified
The Rockawave coverage highlighted our essential safety principles:
- Buddy system – even in lifeguarded areas
- Know your limits and stay within them
- Active supervision – parents as the first line of defense
- Situational knowledge combined with swim skills saves lives
As quoted in the article: “I have seen firsthand how access to situational knowledge of water and swim skill education can transform lives. World Drowning Prevention Day is an urgent reminder that drowning is fast, silent, and preventable.”
Extending Our Reach
This media coverage amplifies our mission beyond social media, reaching families who need water safety education most. The collaboration between health services, parks, and community organizations demonstrates how effective partnerships create lasting impact.
The message resonates because it’s urgent and true: prevention works, education saves lives, and community action creates safer summers for everyone.
Ready to join our water safety mission? Connect with us about bringing situational water knowledge programming to your school or organization. Together, we’re building a community where every beautiful day outside can also be a safe day in the water.
Stay connected with Swim Strong Foundation for ongoing water safety education and community partnerships that make a difference.
