Drowning Prevention Tip #1
Learn to swim. Learning to swim can be a fun experience and an important
part of life’s survival. It is best for parents and children to learn to swim as early as possible.
For a list of programs available in the area check out our resources page .
Drowning Prevention Tip #2
Always supervise children wherever there is a large amount of water.

Drowning Prevention Tip #3
Appoint a "designated watcher" to monitor children during pool gatherings.

Drowning Prevention Tip #4
Equip doors & windows that exit to a pool area with alarms.

Drowning Prevention Tip #5
Install a poolside cordless phone with emergency numbers programmed into the speed-dial.

Drowning Prevention Tip #6
Post CPR instructions & learn the procedures. Keep rescue equipment and a first-aid kit at poolside at all times.

Drowning Prevention Tip #7
Install a four-sided isolation fencing, equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates, that surrounds the pool and prevents direct access from the house and yard.

Drowning Prevention Tip #8
If a child is missing, check the pool area first. Seconds lead to minutes and a few seconds is all it takes for a child to drown.

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