water safety

About 15% of Louisiana's community water systems earned failing or just barely passing grades for safety. Did your town's water make the grade?

The nationwide event set for Thursday seeks to promote water safety among all ages. Louisiana currently ranks 4th for drownings per capita nationwide.

Since May is National Water Safety month the Louisiana Department of Health has issued a warning to parents and families to stay aware of the many precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.

The highway he is attempting to jump appears to be about 35-40 feet wide, and a nice crowd has gathered to await his fate.

All three boaters were rescued just as strong storms were approaching the area on Friday afternoon.

If you look closely at the photograph that dark object in the water is an overturned duck boat. The two hunters that were in that boat are lucky to be alive.

Those back yard wading pools pose just as many risks as the in ground bigger pools do. Here's what you need to know to make sure your kids have a safe Summer.

It's a day of fun that could save your life or the life of your child. This Sunday is water safety awareness day at the Robicheaux center.

In less than :90 seconds one of the swimmers in this video will need help. Can you spot that swimmer before the lifeguard does? Please teach your children how to swim.