Water safety is important all year, especially in the summer. You and your child can help prevent drownings by following the ABCs of water safety:
A = Adult Supervision
- Always have an adult who can swim watching the water.
- During parties or gatherings, pick one adult to keep an eye on the pool at all times.
- Never leave children alone near a pool—not even for a moment.
- Take kids out of the pool area if you need to step away, even for a quick phone call or bathroom break.
- Don’t rely on floaties. They’re not a substitute for adult supervision.
- Post the pool’s address and an emergency number nearby.
B = Barriers
- Put a fence around the pool to keep it separate from the house and play areas.
- Use extra safety features like pool covers, alarms, and motion sensors—and check them every month.
- Make sure pool gates close and latch by themselves, and open away from the pool.
- Remove anything kids could use to climb over the fence or reach the gate latch.
C = Classes
- Learn CPR, first aid, and basic rescue skills.
- Take swim lessons through Burbank Parks and Recreation.
- Keep rescue tools like a hook, life ring, and CPR sign near the pool.
- Know how to stay safe around water — and teach your kids, too.
What To Do If a Child Falls Into a Pool
- Call for help and make sure it’s safe before helping the child.
- Get the child out of the water.
- Tap and ask, “Are you okay?” to check if they’re responsive.
- If someone else is there, have them call 9-1-1 right away.
- Check if the child is breathing—tilt their head back and look, listen, and feel. If not, give two rescue breaths and check for a pulse.
- Start CPR immediately and keep going until help arrives.
- If you’re alone, start CPR first. After one minute, call 9-1-1, then go back and continue CPR.
