10 ways to keep safe at the pool this summer

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The warm weather has inspired many to open their pools for the season. Here's how you can stay safe while enjoying the upcoming summer season.

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00:01Swimming season is here.

00:02A few tips will have you enjoying your neighborhood pool

00:05all summer long.

00:07Every public pool has rules posted

00:09around the facility or online.

00:11Be sure to familiarize yourself with them

00:13before getting in the water.

00:15Proper swimming attire is usually required for entry.

00:18Some people just say, oh yeah, no problem,

00:20pair of jeans, I'm gonna hop in the water.

00:22You're gonna add 15 or 20 pounds of weight to your body

00:26when you're in that water wearing a pair of heavy clothes

00:28and a pair of heavy pants.

00:30It affects your swimming,

00:31it affects your ability to stay afloat.

00:32You should also avoid running on the pool deck,

00:35playing with pool drains and diving in on the shallow end.

00:38Never go head first, never go head first,

00:42unless you are absolutely 100% sure

00:44you know how deep that water is and that it's clear.

00:46All children in the pool should be supervised at all times.

00:50Lifeguards have many duties

00:51and may not immediately see someone in danger.

00:54Parents, if you're out with kids anywhere near water,

00:59do not take your eyes off them.

01:00Please, please, please, don't be texting,

01:01don't be looking at your socials.

01:04It only takes 20 to 30 seconds for someone to drown.

01:07If you see someone struggling in the water,

01:10reach and throw before you go.

01:12Use a nearby object like a rope or pole to reel them in.

01:17Actually, imagine the possibility of them drowning.

01:21They're not thinking rationally anymore.

01:23If they see someone come near them, what are they gonna do?

01:26They wanna go to that next higher level of the water.

01:29They will climb on top of your head

01:30and they will shove you down

01:31because all they wanna do is survive with air.

01:34So that's when one potential drowning can turn into two.

01:38It's also important to keep an eye on the weather.

01:41Get out of the pool if you see lightning

01:43and don't reenter the water until it's safe to do so.

01:46Many of these rules should also be applied

01:48when using a backyard pool.

01:50For AccuWeather, I'm Emmy Victor.

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