Drownings are a preventable cause of death and injury for children. Putting proven safety behaviors and systems into practice can ensure you and your family will be much more secure in and around your pool. It is recommended by the CPSC that you create a pool safety toolkit to have near your pool or spa to ensure that if the worst happens, you are ready to respond. Pool Safety Toolkit Necessities The following should be included in a pool safety toolkit for your home pool: A first a...

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Splashing and taking a dip in a swimming pool is a sure way to have fun and cool off. But it’s important to make safety the number one priority to protect our children in and around the water. Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children between the ages of 1 and 4. For every child under the age of 15 who dies from drowning in a pool, another 10 receive emergency care for nonfatal drowning injuries. Brain damage and long-term disabilities, including memory problems, learning disab...

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Pool fencing is very important when it comes to pool safety and protecting your child from the water. Permanent pool fencing has been used for many years to help prevent drowning from occurring. Pool fencing, whether it be removable or permanent, creates a strong barrier between your home and your swimming pool while still leaving the pool in clear view. Here is some information about permanent pool fencing and why it is important. Importance of Permanent Pool Fencing If you own a swimming...

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Splashing and taking a dip in a swimming pool is a sure way to have fun and cool off. But it’s important to make safety the number one priority to protect our children in and around the water. Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children between the ages of 1 and 4. For every child under the age of 15 who dies from drowning in a pool, another 10 receive emergency care for nonfatal drowning injuries. Brain damage and long-term disabilities, including memory problems, learning disab...

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