Water safety is crucial whether you’re swimming in a pool, a lake, the ocean or simply spending time near any body of water. According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), 70% of child drownings happen during non-swimming times. It is important to have safeguards in place for unexpected moments and emergencies.

TFI’s Chief Program Officer, Rachelle Roosevelt states, “As parents and caregivers, keeping a watchful eye is the greatest gift we can give to keep children safe around water. Every moment of attention, every reminder and every quick check can make the difference between a fun day and a preventable tragedy. Their safety is in our hands—and it’s worth every effort!”

TFI offers safeguards to protect you and your family: 

Fence the Pool Area

• A pool fence is the first layer of protection needed to prevent unintentional drowning incidents and secures the area against unsupervised access to water, particularly for children and pets. 

Regular Equipment Checks

• It’s crucial to check your pool equipment regularly, like ladders, diving boards, slides, fencing, netting and more. A faulty step or loose bolt can lead to accidents that can be prevented with routine inspections. 

Display and Enforce Pool Rules

• Whether a residential or community facility, displaying pool rules is vital. No running, pushing, no swimming alone or diving in shallow ends – these standard rules can help prevent most pool-related accidents.