In 2009, the Rockaway Peninsula faced more drownings that any coastal community in the United States. As a result RWA made it a priority to do whatever we could to establish a water safety campaign to inform the public of all ages using new technology and updated forums.
This year RWA launched www.oceanlabnyc.com with a new animated water safety video, school curriculum for teachers and computer games for people of all ages to learn about water safety. Developed by Parsons School of Design Graduate student Jessica Klein the materials are part of a collaborative effort to better inform the public on water safety.
There is important information out there, that is simple to learn and can save lives. We will be contributing more information to this site regularly so check it out.