WATER SAFETY TIPS
During the summer, a lot of children and adults go swimming in pools, in lakes, in rivers, and so on. The members thought it would be a good idea to give water safety tips. Here are some tips for water safety and drowning prevention.
WATER SAFETY
Never allow children to be alone around pools.
The adults that is watching should do just that; watch them.
Have a phone in the pool area for emergency calls; DO NOT leave for even a second to answer the phone.
DO NOT talk on the phone or even read a book or magazine while watching children around the pool.
DO NOT depend on toy flotation devices for lifesaving; because they contain air and they are just like other pool toys.
Make sure the gate or door that leads to the pool is always locked. Interior fences provide an additional barrier and should have self-closing, self-latching gates.
Help teach your children at a early age how to swim or take them to classes.
Attend a course in CPR and learn what to do in case of an emergency.
DROWNING PREVENTION
Never allow your children to play around canals; they are deep and have strong undercurrents.
Never leave your children while bathing them in the tub or sink. Always have everything you need on hand before you start their bath.
Children can also drown in buckets, the toilet, or even the dog's water dish.