05/29/2026
As pools all around the area start to open up for the summer, it's time to remember our pool safety. Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for children age 1-4.
Lets stay safe this summer by following these simple safety tips.
-Look in the Pool First: If a child goes missing in the house or yard, always check the bottom of the pool before looking anywhere else
-Designate a sober water watcher and rotate that responsibility every 15-20 minute to prevent fatigue
-Install secure barriers around the pool to prevent unintentional access when not in use
-Wear high contrast swimwear like neon orange, yellow, or hot pink that are easy to see underwater
-Wear certified life jackets and skip inflatable toys or water wings. Inflatables provide a false sense of security as they can easily deflate
- Learn CPR and keep recue equipment such as a reaching pole and flotation ring nearby and unobscured for quick use.
Below is an informational video from https://www.poolsafely.gov/ about how to have some summer fun safely around pools.
https://youtu.be/N5Hj-F0eexE?si=IJmNiqV1xxMlrxBO
Always watch children when they’re in or near water, and never leave them unattended. Designate an official Water Watcher, an adult tasked with supervising children in the water. That should be their only task – they shouldn’t be reading...
