ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR LOVED ONES. CONTROL ACCESS TO THE POOL. ALWAYS MONITOR ACTIVITIES CLOSELY.

Most home pool drowning deaths are due to the fact that there was no fence, or that the existing fence was sub-standard, defective, or simply left open and unguarded.

Make sure that your pool is properly fenced-in. A safe fence or gate should be impossible to climb or open, and should be child-proof in every way. Gates should have an automatic closing (spring) mechanism as well as an automatic locking system (latch). Of all children drowning deaths, over 50% are due to a short moment of distraction or to the total absence of parental or adult supervision.

When children are in the pool, NEVER take your eyes off of them. Should you have to leave for a short moment, get another adult to supervise, or make the children exit the pool.