Megan Ferraro Discusses Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan on FOX 35 Orlando
The ZAC Foundation’s Executive Director Megan Ferraro joined FOX 35 Orlando with Garrett Wymer on World Drowning Prevention Day to announce critical progress in Central Florida’s water safety efforts, including the launch of an Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan.
Key Prevention Strategies Discussed
During the interview, Megan outlined essential drowning prevention measures that families should implement immediately:
- Install a four-sided fence around pools
- Use U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket usage in open water
- Learn to swim through formal lessons
- Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills
Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan
In response to Orange County’s drowning crisis, The ZAC Foundation brought together leading experts and advocates on July 23, 2025 for a pivotal drowning prevention roundtable at Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida. The goal: to launch the county’s first-ever Drowning Prevention Action Plan.
“Having state senators, representatives, and city commissioners come together at one table really helps develop unique strategies for prevention and for decreasing the risk of drowning in Central Florida,” Megan emphasized in the interview.
Watch Megan’s full interview on FOX 35 Orlando to learn more about the Orange County Drowning Prevention Action Plan and how your family can stay safer around water.