CPSC Reminds Public of Portable Pool Safety

With the summer months soon arriving, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning the public to be aware of possible dangers that portable pools may have. As the agency's website says, "Portable pools are affordable, transportable, but can be just as dangerous as any other pool." The agency receives about 35 reports of deaths of children under age 5 each year in portable pools. Pool drownings can be prevented; parents and pool owners can check out pool safety resources at Pool Safely's website.

CPSC offers these basic tips to encourage pool safety:

• Never leave children unsupervised near any pool.
• Install door alarms that alert you when someone leaves the house and enters the pool area.
• Install a fence or barrier around portable pools.