{"id":6893,"date":"2022-08-04T21:09:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T02:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/american-insurance.one.zysites.com\/blog\/home-pool-safety\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T14:43:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T19:43:58","slug":"home-pool-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/blog\/home-pool-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Home pool safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\">It&#8217;s that time of the year \u2014 school is out, temperatures are warming up and pools are open for the summer. If you own a pool, you&#8217;re probably aware of the maintenance and care that&#8217;s involved. But have you considered taking that extra step to make sure it&#8217;s safe for your kids?<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\">According to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #1870c9; background-color: transparent;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/water-safety\/home-pool-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Red Cross<\/a>, more than 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. That&#8217;s pretty scary to think about. And if you&#8217;re a parent, that&#8217;s your worst nightmare. Luckily, there&#8217;s ways you can prevent a tragedy from happening in your backyard by following these guidelines from the American Red Cross:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet-list\" style=\"color: #333333; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-image: initial;\">Secure your pool when it&#8217;s not in use with a 4-feet high fence or barrier. Also, remember to remove any ladders or steps used for access.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-image: initial;\">Make sure children are being supervised at all times. Do not allow anyone to swim alone, and have inexperienced swimmers wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-image: initial;\">Maintain proper chemical levels, circulation and filtration. This will leave your water clean and clear, and minimize the risk of rashes or more serious diseases.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-image: initial;\">Establish safe practices, such as \u00abno diving,\u00bb \u00abstay away from drain covers\u00bb and \u00abswim with a buddy.\u00bb<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; list-style-type: none; list-style-image: initial;\">Make sure everyone in the home knows how to respond to emergencies by having the appropriate safety equipment and taking first aid and CPR courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\">Another safety feature you can install is a pool alarm. It sits at the edge of your pool, and when someone falls in, a pressure wave will cause the alarm to go off. It&#8217;s a device that&#8217;s sure to keep you at ease if you&#8217;re away from home, or when you&#8217;re sleeping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\">And most importantly, have a fun \u2013 and\u00a0<em>safe<\/em>\u00a0summer!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">by Jenean McLoskey<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">https:\/\/www.foremost.com\/learning-center\/home-pool-safety.asp<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of the year &mdash; school is out, temperatures are warming up and pools are open for the summer. If you own a pool, you&#8217;re probably aware of the maintenance and care that&#8217;s involved. 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