Author: Palermo Tuohy Bruno: Steven J. Palermo:
Steven Palermo
The recent warm weather makes me realize how rapidly summer is approaching. It’s time to dust off those BBQ’s and open the pools.
Millions of people enjoy swimming in pools each summer in the United States. Unfortunately, on average two hundred people die each year in swimming pool related accidents.
Personally, I have represented the family of a young child that drowned in a neighbor’s swimming pool. The devastation that this child’s family felt is unimaginable. Adding to the family’s grief was the fact that their son’s death was completely avoidable. There are simple solutions to keep children safe while enjoying swimming pools. Here are five safety measures that every pool owner should consider:
– Make sure that your pool is completely enclosed with a fence, even if your town does not require it. While most townships call for a person’s property to be fenced when there is a pool in the yard, they don’t all require an additional fence around the pool. Fencing the pool area provides an extra layer of security and safety. Make sure there are no gaps in the fencing, and the gates to the pool should be self-closing and lock. Read More
You may read this and think that all of the above tips are obvious. The sheer number of drowning incidents that occur in the home each year would suggest that it couldn’t hurt to think a little more about pool safety. Wishing all a happy and safe summer!