There’s nothing better than jumping in the pool when
temperatures hit triple digits.
Many apartment communities offer community pools, water
play areas and spas. Safety around water must be the priority.
The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona (DPCA) has
developed a simple safety program:
Block: The
State of Arizona mandates that pools have barriers but this isn’t enough. When
the pool gets busy, we can be tempted to prop open the gate but this could
result in a serious accident. Be sure pool barriers are closed and locked.
Watch:
Drownings can occur in just a few seconds and often there’s little to no noise
associated. When you are near water, take a look around and find out where life
preservers are in case of emergency.
» Make sure there’s an adult dedicated to watching kids
around water – every single minute. If you have to go inside, or take a call,
find another person to watch kids in water. Most drownings happen in less than
five minutes.
Learn:
Learning to swim is another way to protect yourself and prevent drowning. Being
a swimmer isn’t foolproof protection from drowning, but it’s a great step.
» Parents and those responsible for kids around water
should learn proper CPR techniques. If you can’t take a certification class, go
online and find a training video so you can help save a life.
Learn more: preventdrownings.org/drowning.