1. Drowning is the #1 killer of children under the age of 5
2. Only a momentary lack of supervision puts the child at risk
3. The majority of drowning occurs in residential swimming pools and spas
4. Drowning is 100% preventable
Because of these four facts, the ABC’s of pool safety target:
Safeguarding children under the age of 5
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Educating parents/guardians of these young children
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Residential swimming pool and spa safety
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Preventing a tragedy and providing peace of mind
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