Most Valley residents spend time poolside during our hot summers. But as fun and refreshing as they can be, pools also pose a safety risk to your family and friends.
To keep them safe, the American Red Cross suggests these four important pool safety rules :
1. No Diving
2. Stay Away From Drain Covers
3. Swim With a Buddy
4. Walk Please
The Red Cross also suggests assigning a “lifeguard” to be responsible for watching swimmers, especially kids. And be sure to always keep young children within arm’s reach.
These and other pool safety tips can be found on the Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/water-safety/home-pool-safety.
Your turn … Do you have another pool safety rule that you enforce at your home? Please tell us what it is in a comment below.