Nothing destroys the happiness of the summer season like the untimely death of a friend or loved one in a swimming pool. What is supposed to be a carefree dream of backyard barbecues, the sound of children playing, and the aquamarine glow of a pool at night can suddenly become a nightmare.
A pool is a great luxury item on a home, but with the pleasure comes the responsibility to maintain a safe environment for everyone who enjoys it. Did you know that an average of 390 children ages 0 - 14 die in pool and spa drowning each year? Roughly 5,200 more are treated for injuries in emergency rooms.
From the website (for residential pool and spa owners), these crucial questions:
- Is there a fence around the perimeter of your pool or spa?- Are there self-closing and self-latching gates?- Are there door, gate or pool alarms in use?- Does your pool have anti-entrapment drain covers that are compliant with the P&SS Act?- Are all pool and spa covers in working order?- Has the public pool or spa you use been inspected to ensure it is compliant with federal, state and local laws?- Has someone in the family received training in CPR, first aid and emergency response?- Has everyone learned to swim?
I urge you to learn more about how to address these questions. There are great resources on the site for parents and kids.
Let’s swim safely this summer!
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