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1 . Take swim lessons.

2. Never swim alone.

3. Swim only where there is qualified supervision. A supervisor should know: 

• CPR
• First Aide
• Rescue procedures
• Have a cordless phone poolside

4. Parents Must Be With their Children. Never leave your small child alone in the water.

5. Swim in pools where the water is clear and you can see the drain.

6. Follow pool rules:
      a) No glass containers
      b) Dive only in designated areas
      c) No running
      d) No eating or chewing gum while swimming
      e) Wear a swim suit

7. NO Personal Flotation Devices Such as but not limited to (Inner Tubes, Life Vests, Water Wings, Arm Floaties)

8. If someone is in trouble, find something that will float to throw, or reach out to the person.  If nothing is around, YELL WHILE GETTING HELP!

9. Evacuate pool and deck at first signs of thunder or lightning.

10. Use layered protection:
      a) Fences surrounding pools
      b) Self closing, self latching gates
      c) Dead bolts on doors leading to the pool
      d) Weight-bearing pool covers