With the onset of summer vacation, it is a good time to post some safety tips that might help keep you and your children safe as the summer fun begins this year!
- Practice common sense.
- Make clear safety rules for the whole family.
- Learn to swim and/or teach your children how to swim.
- Swim in familiar areas to reduce the risk of potential dangers.
- Set up a secure area for your pool.
- Be aware of where children are. Many lives are lost every year due to accidental drowning.
- Keep rescue equipment and emergency numbers near your pool.
- Wear life jackets.
- Follow all of the rules posted in the area where you and your family are swimming.
The American Red Cross has an extensive amount of information to educate parents and children about safety. Visit:
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