Unfortunately, with
the abundance of swimming pools in the Tyler Mt./Cross Lanes area, we
must educate everyone in water safety.
Drowning is the
leading cause of death for children under the age of four, and most
childhood drowning occur in residential pools. The Tyler Mt Fire Dept.
offers these water safety tips for all parents and pool owners:
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Teach children to
swim at an early age.
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NEVER leave a child
unsupervised in or near any body of water, even for a second.
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Never leave toys,
wagons, or tricycles around the pool.
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Invest in a
pool-motion alarm or a pool fence.
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Attend a course in
CPR and learn what to do in case of an emergency.
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Have a phone
available whenever participating in any type of water activity.
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Fence pools around
all four sides with a minimum height of six feet, and use a self-locking
gate for the pool enclosure.
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