Swimming is one of the most common summer activities, whether it is at your community pool or in your own backyard. But the water can be dangerous, especially if you are actively doing things that are ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review ...

As summer gets underway, a recent report sheds light on the importance of swimming and water safety strategies. Each year, some 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the U.S., with the highest ...

As temperatures begin to climb each summer, so do the number of drowning deaths. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years old and the second leading cause ...

CLOSTER, New Jersey (WABC) -- Sadly, we cover backyard pool tragedies all the time. As a reminder, you are required to have a fence around your pool for safety. There are all sorts of door locks and ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With the weather this hot outside, there’s nothing more popular for kids and adults alike to take a dip in the pool. The sun is out and temperatures are in the 90’s, perfect ...

Get tips on how to keep your pool clean and in top shape for the summer. July 3, 2009— -- Summertime's rising mercury brings the allure of refreshing swimming pools. But, before taking a dip, ...

* Never leave your children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment. * You must put up a fence to separate your house from the pool. Most young children who ...