DMV Spotlight on 5-31-26 shines a light on efforts by the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to keep children safe in the water this summer.Guest, Brianna Bill, Environmental Health Coordinator with VDH is urging everyone to take the "Safe Swimming Pledge " to appoint a water watcher to focus solely on children in the pool or body of water, without distractions such as books or cell phones.  Bill noting last summer's six year high of 12 accidental  drownings of infant to five year old in pools. Between 2020 and 2024,  473 Virginians died from drowning with more than half occurring in natural waters.Bill also insists water watchers are needed even if a lifeguard is present.
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/05/18/take-the-safe-swimming-pledge/

DMV Spotlight on 5-31-26 shines a light on efforts by the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to keep children safe in the water this summer.Guest, Brianna Bill, Environmental Health Coordinator with&nbsp;VDH&nbsp;is urging everyone to take the "Safe Swimming Pledge " to appoint a water watcher to focus solely on children in the pool or body of water, without distractions such as books or cell phones.&nbsp; Bill noting last summer's six year high of 12 accidental&nbsp; drownings of infant to five year old in pools. Between 2020 and 2024,&nbsp; 473 Virginians died from drowning with more than half occurring in natural waters.Bill also insists water watchers are needed even if a lifeguard is present. <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/05/18/take-the-safe-swimming-pledge/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/05/18/take-the-safe-swimming-pledge/</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.