Water Safety

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Swimming Safety Checklist
	Always watch swimming kids. Don't leave alone even for a moment.
	Teach kids never to swim alone.
	Learn CPR for adults and kids.
	Teach kids the safe way to help someone in trouble in the water. Tell them to call for help and throw the person something that floats.
	Make sure kids take swimming lessons when they're ready, usually age 4.
	Don't let kids dive into water less than nine feet deep.
	Know that any child can get in trouble in the water, even if he/she is wearing a life jacket or has taken swimming lessons.

Pool Safety Checklist
	Never leave open a gate to the pool.
	Never leave toys in or near the pool.
	Teach kids to stay away from pools drains.
	Keep phone and emergency numbers at the pool.
	Have rescue equipment, like a lifesaving ring by the pool.
	Have a fence that separates the pools from the house and yard. Have gates that close and lock automatically.
	Use a pool alarm, pool cover or gate alarm.

Oceans, Lakes & Rivers Safety Checklist
	Make sure kids swim in areas marked OK for swimming.
	Don't let kids dive into oceans, lakes or rivers because you don't know how deep the water is.
	Make sure everyone wears a life jacket near or in the water on boats.
	Know that water wings and inner tubes are not substitutes for life jackets.
	Don't let kids drive jet skis.

At Home Safety Checklist
	Never leave the room when kids are in the tub
	Know that a baby bath seat or ring doesn't keep kids from drowning.
	Keep the toilet lid down and locked
	Keep doors to bathrooms and utility rooms closed when no one is in the room.
	Empty and turn over all buckets as soon as you're done using them

REMEMBER:
	Always watch kids in and around water.
	Use fences and other barriers to keep kids away from pools when you're not around.
	Use life jackets and other safety gear.
	Teach kids water safety rules.
Your local Red Cross chapter offers courses that teach swimming and CPR

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