Drowning is a leading cause of death in children under five years of age. If a child is missing, look in the pool first. Seconds count in a drowning rescue.

Follow these pool safety tips to keep your summer fun: 

• Be sure pool gates are self-closing and self-latching
• Keep rescue equipment by the pool
• Have a portable phone near pool with emergency numbers posted.
• Keep toys away from pool area.
• Remove steps from above ground pools when not in use.
• Never leave a child unsupervised near a pool
• Never dive into an above-ground pools – too shallow
• Don’t dive from the side of an in-ground pools – go in feet first
• Keep tables and chairs well away from pool  

View the Video 

To learn more about pool safety, view the video.

Additional Information/Follow Up

For additional information, please visit the American Red Cross’ pool safety tips.

The Healthplex Sports Club offers a wide variety of swimming lessons for children of all ages. Click here for more information.