Health & Fitness
Enjoy a safe summer!
Summer is a busy time when most people are “on the go.” It’s also a prime time for drownings. Keep yourself and your family safe this summer by following these tips. Dive into poolside precaution • Never let children into your pool without an adult present. Even teenagers who are strong swimmers should always have a companion. • Never leave children alone in the pool area, even for just a few seconds to answer the phone or check the stove. • Keep rescue equipment such as a shepherd’s hook or life preserver at poolside. Also bring a portable telephone along when people are in the water. • Remove all toys from the pool after swimming so children aren’t tempted to reach for them and possibly fall in. Don’t allow tricycles or wagons at poolside. • Prevent young children from climbing up into an above-ground pool, even when it’s covered, by securing, locking or removing the steps or ladder. • Check the applicable laws and ordinances in your area regarding fencing requirements for pools. • As an extra precaution, always lock the pool area when no adults are present.