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POOL SAFETY
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Make sure your pool has at least a 4-foot fence surrounding the pool deck.
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Learn CPR if you own a pool.
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Keep drains clean and in good working conditions so hair & pool toys do not get caught.
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Follow the 10/20 rule: An adult needs to scan the pool every 10 seconds and be able to reach the water in 20 seconds.
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Always have rescue devices on hand.
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Drain wading pools after use as infants and children can drown in a few inches of water.
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Have a phone nearby to call 911.
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Remove all toys when you are done so children are not attracted to an unattended pool.
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RIVER SAFETY
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Be aware that water levels change quickly as snowpack melts in the mountains.
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Never float a river alone.
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Always check the weather before you go out on the river.
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Be aware of water temperatures.
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Always wear a life jacket.
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Stay away from the dams.
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Check upstream for current changes
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Watch out for logs and other debris in your path.
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LAKE SAFETY
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Always let a friend or family member know you are going out on the water.
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Do not use drugs or alcohol when operating a motorized device on the water.
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Always wear a life jacket when in the water.
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Never allow swimming near a boat launch or near a boat’s exhaust system.
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Always have a phone on hand to call 911 in the case of emergency.
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LIFE JACKET RULES
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Make sure they are official UL-listed quality.
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Make certain they fit each person on the boat, a child’s head should not fit through the top opening of the jacket.
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Have enough jackets on board for 1 per-person before leaving the shore.
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Store them properly so they remain buoyant, do not keep in the sun or in a damp area.
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Do not use inflatable floatation devices in place of life jackets.
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