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GENERAL WATER SAFETY
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Always supervise children around water.
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Ensure a pool fence is correctly installed and functioning if it is required by your local municipality or
state code.
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Follow all local and National Pool Safety Codes.
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Learn CPR and keep in practice.
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Post emergency phone numbers near a phone and the pool.
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Teach your children to swim.
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Keep any object that could be used by a child to climb into the pool at least 4-ft away from the side
of the pool.
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Read these safety instructions to your children often.
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Prepare yourself mentally for any situation that may occur. You may be required to offer adequate
aid and assistance.
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Many swimming pool and water safety publications are available online. You are urged to review
them and share with all members of your family.