Bill > AJR37

This Joint Resolution designates the month of June of every year as "Dry Drowning Awareness Month" to educate the public about the risks of dry drowning and secondary drowning, which are rare but potentially fatal submersion injuries that can occur after ingesting even a small amount of water, leading to airway spasms or lung inflammation that impairs breathing. The resolution highlights that symptoms, which can appear immediately or up to 24 hours after water ingestion and include coughing, difficulty breathing, sleepiness, and behavioral changes, may be mistaken for other illnesses, and emphasizes that these dangers can be prevented through water safety measures like swimming lessons, close supervision, and enforcing pool rules.