Summer Time Tips for Water Safety
By Shannon Purcell, AngelMom to Kyle and Swim Instructor
Joshua Hamrick featured in the picture, age 10
We know Angels are fascinated with water, let’s have a fun and safe summer!
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- Touch supervision…be within arm’s length of your child at all times
- Arm floaties, noodles, and inner tubes should not be considered safety devices under any circumstance. A Coast Guard-approved life jacket is always recommended.
- CPR is a must and saves lives. Anyone with a seizure disorder should always be monitored with one-on-one supervision
- Make sure your pool is up to code and always make sure a minimum of a 4-foot fence surrounds the pool on all 4 sides and separates the pool from the house.
- Be aware that drowning can happen even in very shallow water. Wading pools should always be emptied after each use.
