Child Crisis Arizona awards pool fence to Apache Junction family
Drowning remains the leading cause of death of children 1 to 4 years old and remains among the top five causes of death for children ages 5 to 9 years old.
According to Child Crisis Arizona’s Pool Fence Safety Program for all caregivers, here are critical ways to keep kids safe around the pool this summer:
- A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least 5 feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates.
- Make sure that all furniture is on the inside of the pool fence so that children cannot use it to climb over the fence.
- Ensure that the pool gate is always properly latched and closed and that it is not broken.
- Children should not be able to go under, over, or around the pool fence.
- Never allow a child to sit on or next to a drain. Teach your child not to swim or play near the drain.
- Swim with a partner. Keep young children and weak swimmers within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time.
- Children can be small enough to fit through a doggie door when parents are not aware. Lock doggie doors so that it creates a barrier between the child and water.
