~ ALWAYS LOOK IN THE POOL FIRST IF A CHILD IS MISSING
Seconds count in preventing death or disability.
~ DROWNING IS SILENT
It is not accompanied by a loud noise or splashing.
~ NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNSUPERVISED NEAR A POOL
during social gatherings near a pool or water, appoint a "designated watcher" to protect someonefrom drowning.
~ FENCE AROUND POOL SHOULD BE AT LEAST 4' Ft.TALL
~ FENCE SHOULD GO COMPLETELY AROUND POOL.
Fence gates should be self-closing and self-latching.
The latch should be out of a small child's reach.
~ HAVE ALARMS ON ALL DOORS LEADING TO POOL AS WELL AS POOL GATE.
"Layers" of protection can give warning before tragedy happens.
~ KEEP RESCUE EQUIPMENT BY THE POOL.
~ KEEP A PHONE IS POOL SIDE WITH EMERGENCY NUMBERS POSTED.
~ ABOVE GROUND POOLS
Steps and ladders to pool should be secured and locked or removed when the pool is not in use.
~ UNDERWATER POOL ALARMS ARE AVAILABLE
Underwater pool alarms can be used in conjunction with pool covers.
Use remote alarm receivers so the alarm can be heard inside the house or other places away from the pool area.
~ REMOVE TOYS IN AND AROUND THE POOL WHEN NOT IN USE.
Toys can attract young children to the pool.
~ TALK WITH BABY SITTERS ABOUT POOL SAFETY, SUPERVISION AND DROWNING PREVENTION.
~ ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORS TO FOLLOW POOL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Keeping their back gates and doors locked and their pool gates securely latched.
~ ENROLL YOUNGSTERS IN SWIM LESSONS
~ KNOWING CPR CAN BE A LIFESAVER!
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~~~~~ NOTHING CAN REPLACE CONSCIENTIOUS SUPERVISION! ~~~~~
