• Adult supervision is essential. Never let kids swim alone!

• If your pool is not fenced in, fence it!

• Keep gates closed. Make sure that self closing gates actually self close. Even better yet,
padlock the gate.

• Keep items which can be used for climbing away from the fences (tables, chairs, ladders).

• Keep toys and balls out of and away from the pool area.

• Remove any trees, bushes or other things that might block a clear view of the pool
from the house.

• Keep the water within 3 or 4 inches from the top of the pool. This will make climbing
out of the pool easier.

• Keep ALL pool chemical supplies and equipment locked up at all times.

• Keep an emergency plan, with telephone numbers to call (911) by the entrance to the
house or near an outside phone.

• Learn CPR. It takes only a couple of hours and may save a life.

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