Cooper's AquaArmor Founder Britton Kent reminds families that water-safety vigilance shouldn't end with summer — especially as families turn to fall & winter resorts & cruises
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As families head to pools, lakes and beaches for the Labor Day holiday, Cooper's AquaArmor is reminding parents and caregivers that the unofficial end of summer is no time to let their guard down around water. Make sure you have a water safety plan for this weekend, and all future water adventures. Head over to Cooper's AquaArmor Education Site to get more tips and tricks on how to have a holistic plan with your friends and family.
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