Keep Safety in Mind While Cooling Off in the Water
This includes pools in backyards, neighborhoods and apartment complexes. Pools should be kept clean and free of covers or rafts that could obscure your view of a child.
Always outfit young children with life vests or approved personal floatation devices whenever they are near water.
Don't allow rough play -- pushing or jumping on others -- while in the water.
Never consume alcohol and swim, especially if you are responsible for watching children.
Avoid head and neck injuries by not diving into unfamiliar water.
Choose beaches, pools and lakes that are watched by certified lifeguards, and always swim or surf in designated areas.
Know basic CPR skills in case of an emergency. Studies show people who have received CPR in cases of near-drowning are less likely to suffer brain damage or death.
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