Pool Safety

Among young children, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related deaths. Hot summer temperatures mean more children are drawn to the cool relief of a pool.

It’s a good time to review some basic pool safety tips provided by the Safe Kids USA organization.

LOCK:

• Put up a fence that is at least 4 feet high and is around all sides of the pool or spa. The fence should have a locking gate that closes and latches by itself.

• Use door, gate and pool alarms.

• Cover and lock pools and spas when you are not using them.

• Remove or lock ladders to aboveground pools and spas.

• Use approved anti-entrapment drain covers and back-up devices.

LOOK:

• Always watch children when they are in or near water.