Nearly half of the adults surveyed about water safety by the American Red Cross reported having a near-drowning experience when they were younger.
ABC7, the American Red Cross, Aetna, L.A. Care and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have teamed up this year for the 13th annual ABCs of a Safe Summer.
The Clara Barton Society, named after the founder of the American Red Cross, recognizes and awards donors who support local disaster relief and preparedness efforts.