Adding a pool to your backyard is a great way to stay in shape and cool down during the summer. However, everyone in the family needs to learn basic pool safety skills before they get around the open water. This can help prevent many injuries and accidents.
Start by teaching everyone to swim with an adult, and ask adults or teens to swim with a buddy as well. Install alarms on pool gates and use only tall, secure gates to ensure the youngest members and pets can’t accidentally wander into the area.
Keep floatation devices near the pool at all times. If someone does fall in, you need to immediately be able to throw them a ring. Consider safety covers that keep animals and children from falling in when the structure’s not in use. All of these efforts will help you avoid the need to make claims against your homeowners insurance policy. If your current coverage doesn’t include injuries related to your pool, contact All Nevada Insurance for more information. Nevada residents should take the time to insure every major home addition or improvement shortly after construction is completed.