Tips

1. Learn basic swimming and water safety skills- swim lessons save lives.

2. Fence pools and spas (at least 4 ft high) with self-closing and self-latching gates that separate it from the house and the rest of the yard.

3. Supervise closely-always have a “designated pool watcher” within arms reach of young children.

4. Hire a lifeguard for larger gatherings by the pool

5. Small kids must wear a life jacket and use safety gear

6. Learn CPR and basic First Aid- these skills can be crucial to saving a life before paramedics arrive.

7. Always keep a working phone by the pool - call Hatzalah (732) 531-9988 in a water emergency.

8. Place a Hatzalah sign by the pool with their phone number and your home address on it.

9. Use the Buddy System- avoid swimming alone at all ages, and kids shouldn’t swim without an adult present.

10. No roughhousing- running, pushing, dunking, or diving into shallow water. 

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Please call S.P.L.A.S.H. at 732-660-8558 to get your pool sign for the summer! 

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Check out @Splash.WaterSafety on Instagram to learn more tips on how to stay safe by your pool this summer!