Pool SafetyThe Miramar Police Department would like to remind everyone of some important safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable time in the water. Remember, drowning is preventable!
Never leave a child alone near water, and never leave a child with another "older" child. If your child is missing and you live near water, check the water first! Provide adult supervision of children at all times. Prevent unsupervised access to pools with barriers and alarms. Many children who drown in home pools are only out of their parents' sight for less than 5 minutes. Learn how to perform CPR. Miramar Fire Rescue offers CPR classes on the last Monday of every month. For more information, click here. Enroll your children in swim lessons. Many programs start lessons for babies as early as six months of age, continuing through adulthood. Install and maintain drain covers that prevent entrapment and entanglement. |
Remember that things like water wings, floats, swim boards, and pool noodles are toys. Although they can aid you in swimming, you should never rely on them completely.
Ensure children or guests follow roles like "no diving" or "no running" around the pool. Often, the concrete becomes wet from water that has splashed out of the pool and someone can easily slip and become injured.
Lakes, canals, and the ocean can also be a hazard. Remind your family members to always enjoy water sports by wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. Even the best swimmers can become tired and quickly fall victim. Never swim alone. Have a buddy with you or make sure a lifeguard is within eye sight.
Ensure children or guests follow roles like "no diving" or "no running" around the pool. Often, the concrete becomes wet from water that has splashed out of the pool and someone can easily slip and become injured.
Lakes, canals, and the ocean can also be a hazard. Remind your family members to always enjoy water sports by wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. Even the best swimmers can become tired and quickly fall victim. Never swim alone. Have a buddy with you or make sure a lifeguard is within eye sight.