City Of Altus

Oklahoma State Department of Health graphic reading “Drowning is Silent” with six tips to prevent drowning, illustrated with swimmers in water.

Oklahoma State Department of Health graphic reading “Drowning is Silent” with six tips to prevent drowning, illustrated with swimmers in water.

Water safety graphic with tips to teach children swim skills and install alarms on doors, windows, and around pools.

Water safety graphic showing a child near a pool fence and reminding adults to use self-closing, self-latching gates and four-sided fencing.

Water safety graphic with tips to supervise children without distractions, never leave children alone near water, and keep children within arm’s reach.

June 2, 2026

Jackson County Health Department

Every year in Oklahoma, approximately 18 children die from drowning and 16 are hospitalized for near drownings. 45% of drowning deaths were children ages 1-4. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Follow these safety tips to prevent childhood drownings and stay safe this summer. To learn more, visit https://brnw.ch/21x30Eg