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Pool/Water Safety |
With the onset of the beautiful, warm, Florida
weather, people are heading outdoors for fun filled
activities.
Each year, nationally, more than 1,000 children, ages 14 and
younger, drown. Children ages 4 and younger represent
almost 60 percent of these deaths. For every child that
drowns, an additional four are hospitalized for near-drowning.
Fifteen percent of children admitted for near-drowning, die in
the hospital."*
*National Injury Prevention Center |
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Pool and water safety rules
The following Pool and Water Safety Rules should
always be considered and carried out:
- NEVER swim alone.
- Know how deep the water is where you’ll be
swimming.
- NEVER dive in shallow water.
- Walk-don’t run-and keep the pool/water
area clear so no one will trip.
- NEVER swim if there’s stormy
weather.
- Always make sure you are wearing a life
jacket if you are on a boat.
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Safety rules especially for adults
- Never leave children alone-even for a
minute.
- Use all pool & water equipment properly.
- Have a cordless phone handy to make
emergency calls.
- Keep rescue equipment easily accessible,
and in good working condition.
- Have a first aid kit handy. Keep it
stocked.
- Protect children from the sun. Use plenty
of sunscreen.
- Secure all gates, doors and windows
leading to the pool.
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