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Drowning Prevention Week

OPP are offering up some safety tips during drowning prevention week for people with backyard pools.

The OPP are putting out a few safety tips for parents in the region with swimming pools for Drowning Prevention Week. 

The number one cause of drowning of children between the ages of 1 and 4 is your regular back yard pool. OPP are offering up a few tips to make sure everyone stays safe this summer. 

Tips:

- Pool owners should erect a 4' high, 4-sided fence with self-closing and latching gates.

- Always stay within sight and reach of young children.

- Learn how to swim or have an experienced swimmer with the child at all times, and someone who is trained in CPR.

- Sign your children up for swimming lessons.

- Make sure you have the proper emergency equipment available and a phone near the pool to call 911, first aid kit, reach pole and a ring buoy with an attached rope.

- A caregiver must be responsible, sober and confident at all times.

For more information visit: http://www.safekidscanada.ca

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