Spring Safety

The weekend has once again flown by. Spring is quickly approaching, and we cleaned up the pollen off our back patio and pool over the weekend. The changing weather can surely lift your spirits. It’s pretty strange to think that in Australia and New Zealand, the first day of September is their official first day of spring.

I never thought of the world being this way until I had met a friend that resided in New Zealand. They are experiencing their first week of fall! Our four seasons are due to the relative position of the sun to the earth. Now in spring, the sun is moving north, and is crossing the equator for us here in the northern hemisphere.

What does spring mean to you? I think of warmer days, flowers blooming, being able to do more outdoor activities, such as getting your back yard ready for pool parties and BBQ’s, and spring cleaning. Kind of like a new beginning. Here it is, the beginning of spring, and I already heard of a precious little 4 year old girl drowning in a pool in the Tampa Bay area. That is so sad. It’s not often thought of until you hear stories like this.

More than 900 children between 1 and 14 die each year in drowning accidents. A child safety pool alarm is a priceless thing to have if you own a pool and have a small child or pet for that matter. The little dog drownings usually don’t make the news, but it happens. Even old dogs have been known to fall into the family pool and drown as they lose their sight and scent in their old age. Some dogs never learn to swim from pure fear, and panic, shock and fatigue can all be lethal for them.

If you have kids, grand kids, or if you’re a pet parent, make sure you protect them today. Their life depends on you. Don’t procrastinate and wait until something happens to them. Be smart and check out the pool alarm today!