Pool Safety

“TAMPA — Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter, Arrayah, drowned in the swimming pool at the family’s South Tampa home Sunday morning.

According to the Tampa Police Department, officers responded to Barrett’s home in the Beach Park area of Tampa just before 9:30 a.m. in reference to a child who had fallen into a pool. The child was transported to an area hospital. Despite lifesaving measures taken, the child was pronounced deceased a short time later.”

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2023/04/30/shaquil-barrett-bucs-child-drowning-south-tampa/

Although they can be annoying, ugly, and even a hassle to deal with, there are many ways to safeguard your pool to prevent such tragedies. I am not sure what means of protection the Barrett family had surrounding their pool, but here are some:

1) Safety Covers, usually automatic covers (built-in) or even winterizing safety covers (for long-term protection).

2) Safety Fencing WaterWarden 4-ft Pool Safety Fence https://www.lowes.com/pd/WaterWarden-WaterWarden-4-ft-Pool-Safety-Fence/5000248429

3) Door and Window alarms for those allowing access to the pool area. Pool Entry Gate Alarm https://www.lowes.com/pd/TECHKO-Pool-Entry-Gate-Alarm/3651831

4) Splash Alarms https://intheswim.com/c/inground-alarms/

5) Security Cameras with motion notifications or alarms.

6) Swim Lessons for your children

NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION ALLIANCE - https://ndpa.org/toolkit/

Amarillo Town Club Swim Lessons https://hhz.3c4.myftpupload.com/aquatics/