I would like to share an email sent to me by one of our members. In it, she has taken it upon herself to self-educate about water safety. Moreover, I’d like to say thank you to Jasmine for sharing her story. In addition, the important links contained below. Also, if anyone else would like to share their story and some information they have found, please send us an email here.
Laurie Lawrence
The Email from Jasmine
Hi,
As a mother, it’s difficult to get excited about warm weather without thinking of all the dangers that come with it, especially as my kids get way more physical in the summer. This year in particular has been very difficult as my sister’s daughter fell into a pool (that was covered for the winter) and sustained a concussion. She’s ok now, but I’m now on a mission for pool safety. In addition, I have a pool in my yard, but it’s become my worst nightmare as I think of all the ways in which things could go wrong.
As someone who’s dedicated herself to making information accessible – starting with students, but really extending through the public at large – I feel very strongly about empowering people with knowledge. I’ve been gathering resources on pool safety, which I’m sharing below. I’d like to ask you to please share these with your audience (perhaps here: {https://worldwideswimschool.com/links/}?).
Links for Pool Safety
Pool Safety Toolkit http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-spa-safety/staying-safe-pools-spas/residential-swimming-pools/
Lifeguard Skills for Pool Owners http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6478
Swimming Safety Tips http://www.safekids.org/tip/swimming-safety-tips
Parent’s Guide to First Aid https://www.acls.net/a-parents-guide-to-first-aid.htm
Guidance for Safety: The Pool and Spa Safety Act http://www.cpsc.gov//PageFiles/122216/361.pdf
Pool Safety Products Protect, Prevent, and Rehabilitate http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Pool-Safety-Products-Protect-Prevent-and-Rehabilitate.14504.html
In conclusion, if you’d prefer I not reach out in the future, please do reply and let me know (and sorry!). However, my hope is that these resources help your audience, and that together we can make a difference.
All the best,
Jasmine