Project abstractcity of newport 2024 pool safely grant applicationproject title: city of newports pool safety education and enforcement programapplicant name: city of newport, oregonpool safely…

The City of Newport, Oregon was awarded a $234,981.04 Project Grant under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety program (CFDA 87.002), administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The grant will fund the City's Pool Safety Education and Enforcement Program over a two-year period from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

The key products and services to be delivered through this grant funding include:

• Hosting a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) training course to certify 10 individuals at no cost, bolstering water safety expertise in the community and extending the program's reach to neighboring cities.
• Conducting comprehensive educational outreach programs focused on drowning and drain entrapment prevention, tailored to address the needs of the city's residents who have a lower median household income compared to the state average.
• Establishing a lending library to provide life jackets, pool alarms, and safety drain covers to families who may not be able to afford these critical water safety equipment.
• Partnering with the Newport Police Department to deliver water safety workshops and distribute life vests to disadvantaged members of the community.

This grant award supports the City of Newport's comprehensive strategy to enhance water safety awareness and practices, align with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act's goals of preventing drowning and entrapment incidents.

Project abstractcity of newport 2024 pool safely grant applicationproject title: city of newports pool safety education and enforcement programapplicant name: city of newport, oregonpool safely grant program (PSGP) and FOA (CP-VGB-24-001)program director: michael cavanaughauthorized organization representative: nena vetteraddress: 169 SW coast highway, newport or 97365CONTACT numbers: (541)574-5453 or (541)574-3378EMAIL