A Sobering Snapshot of Summer Pool Safety

As children across America go back-to-school, the Los Angeles Fire Department joins the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Home Safety Council, in reminding Americans that pool and water safety is a year-round issue.

On average, more than 200 children younger than 15 drown in pools or spas between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Media reports suggest this year has been no different, with at least 172 children younger than 15 having drowned since Memorial Day weekend:

In addition, media accounts have tallied more than 180 non-fatal incidents involving children in pools and spas.

With such a high number of child drownings and non-fatal incidents, the LAFD joins members of the Pool Safely campaign in calling for added vigilance at pools and spas this Labor Day weekend and beyond.

Today, Los Angeles Firefighters ask you to learn and review The 7 Simple Steps to Pool Safely. To learn more, visit:

poolsafely.gov

Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department