Author: Carlotta Knox

Water wings, floaties and air-filled toys are NOT lifesaving devices. Life jackets should be worn in the pool instead. By Banner’s Children

Learn and practice CPR and take refresher courses every other year.

It only takes a few inches of water for children to drown. Empty buckets and other containers and store them upside down. By Banner’s Children’s

Ensure there is no way a child can get into the pool such as climbing over or through the fence. By Goodyear Fire Department

Make sure pool gates close and lock properly to prevent unexpected visitors in pool area.