Program director: william JOHNSON1300 perdido street suite

The New Orleans Health Department was awarded a $395,240 Project Grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CFDA 87.002 - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program) to implement a sustainable drowning prevention initiative in New Orleans, Louisiana. The key products and services to be delivered through this two-year grant include:

1. Enforcement of local pool safety ordinances, including conducting at least 50 inspections of public and private pools and providing safety information to pool owners and construction professionals.

2. A multi-pronged education and media campaign to promote pool safety standards, drowning/entrapment prevention, and access to free/low-cost swim lessons, particularly targeting underserved populations. This will involve face-to-face outreach, distribution of educational materials, and an annual spring media awareness campaign.

3. Coordination with the New Orleans Office of Code Enforcement and local community partners to maximize the reach and impact of the drowning prevention interventions across the city.