Summer safety tips for the family
Because so many families head to pools, lakes and beaches during the summertime, tragic drowning incidents also rise. Some of these deaths can be avoided by enrolling children in swimming lessons with certified instructors. Parents should be vigilant about watching their children in the water, as drownings can happen very quickly. When the home pool is not in use, consider placing barriers around the pool and using pool alarms to prevent access. JOHN SPINK, jspink@ajc.com
