WATER SAFETY TIPS
POOL SAFETY
INSTALL A POOL FENCE
- It should totally separate the house & yard from the pool area
- Minimal height should be 4 feet
- Wrought Iron Bars should be no more than 6 inches apart
- Use self-closing gates/latches that are at the top of the fence & open outward
- Automatic door locks & alarms are available
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SWIMMING SUPERVISION
- No one of any age should swim alone if there is no one home
- When kids are in the pool a parent &/or licensed swimmer should be present at all time
- Do NOT turn away from the pool use your cell phone
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DON'T BE DISTRACTED BY BEING OVERLY INVOLVED
- In a conversation with another adult
- Taking care of a baby
- In extended cell phone conversations
- Your exercisei routine in or out of the pool
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DO NOT LEAVE THE POOL AREA TO
- Answer the front door
- Answer a phone in your home
- Check on something cooking in the kitchen
- Go to the Bathroom
- Respond if someone from inside the house tells you to come in to do something
If you can't find another adult &/or licensed swimmer to supervise,
the kids must be taken out of the pool & the gate locked until you can return
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NONE OF THESE CAN SAVE ANYONE FROM DROWNING
- Tubes
- Noodles
- Exercise Belts
- Aqua Joggers
- Floaties
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AFTER POOL USE
All goggles, toys, floats & balls should be removed from the pool
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BOATING SAFETY
CHECK LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
Strong winds & thunderstorms with lightning are dangerous
WEAR U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKETS
No exceptions even if you
- Can Swim
- Have a swimming license
- Are a lifeguard
- Are an adult
- Do not plan to go far from the shore or dock
DANGER SIGNS
Come back to the shore or dock if you see
- Colored beach warning flags
- Dangerous waves
- Rip Tides
- Water that is discolored & choppy,
foamy or filled with debris
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BEACH SAFETY
PROTECT YOUR FEET
from BBQ coals or broken glass by wearing
- Clogs
- Sandals
- Gym Shoes
- Crocks
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NEVER SWIM ALONE
- Always have a buddy
- It is safer to swim near a lifeguard
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DON'T DISREGARD WARNING SIGNS
IF YOU’RE CAUGHT IN A RIP TIDE
Swim parallel to the beach or shoreline
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BEWARE OF SMALL SCHOOLS OF FISH
Sharks & other predators are attracted to them
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JELLYFISH
DEAD OR ALIVE CAN STING YOU
Bring a small jar of vinegar with you in case you’re bitten
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DON’T DIVE INTO BIG WAVES
Waves built up & their counterforce could cause damage to your body
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CHECK LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
Strong winds & thunderstorms with lightning are dangerous
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