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In Niagara we have the luxury of truly experiencing the 4 seasons. After a bitterly cold winter (many, many, many hours were spent shoveling snow) and rejuvenating spring (we’re still working through a list of home maintenance projects) it’s time to ENJOY SUMMER! It’s the time of year to have fun outside with family and friends. However, it’s also the time of year when many accidents occur around the home. If you have a pool, or visit someone with a pool or spa at home, please read these safety tips.

  • Never leave kids unattended – children ages 1 to 4 drown at twice the rate of children ages 10 to 14.
    (Source: Pool Safety: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  • Keep kids away from pool pipes, drains and openings.
  • Make sure everyone knows how to swim. 60% of child drownings occur in June, July & August.
    (Source: Canadian Red Cross)
  • Don’t swim if the pool has damaged drain covers. Drains can cause serious injury to anyone at any age.
  • Install a fence at least 4 ft. tall around the perimeter of your pool to keep kids & pets away of the area.
  • Check to make sure that the pool and spa covers work.
  • Install and use gates that are self-closing & self-latching.
  • Learn CPR and first aid – this is useful to know at any time of the year!

 

It’s the time of year to start with the pool rules so that kids know how to play in the pool responsibly and have fun all summer long!

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