"Every Pool-A Fence" Debbie DeKarski Co-Founder of Precious Guardians
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A Pool Fence is Ugly? So is A Dead Person in Your Pool!

February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

A Pool Fence is Ugly? So is A Dead Person in Your Pool!

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Child Drowning Rescue Effort

A pool fence is ugly? So is a dead person in your pool! The fact is that pool fences are really not ugly at all in most cases. In fact, most of the mesh type pool fences are completely see through with the exception of the framework of the poles and the reenforced edging so they really do not look bad. They are actually quite pleasing to the eye.

There are many types of pool fences out there on the market today. Iron pool fence which is usually the most expensive can also have a few more options with the decoration part if that is what you are after. More importantly though, does that pool fence help to keep people from entering the pool area when they are not supposed to be there? Is the pool fence itself something that might be hazardous? Well some choices are better than others in my opinion, but there is one thing that is for sure; If you do not have a pool fence around your pool, the protection from an accidental drowning pretty much goes down to nothing.

Precious Guardians is Saying ENOUGH! “Every Pool – A Fence” 

Excuses and aesthetics are no reason for any person to be in danger. It is part of the mission for Precious Guardians to combat the reasons why people think that not having a pool fence is acceptable. Regardless of what a pool owner may think, if there is no pool fence around a pool, people are in danger. The kids are the ones that are in the most danger. Even if there are no children residing in the house that the pool is located at, there are still other people around. Relatives come in and out of town, nieces, nephews, grand children, and even friends or neighbors and their children are at risk if you do not have a pool fence.

If a tragic accident or permanent injury were to occur in your pool and it did not have a barrier around it, the pool owner can be held financially responsible. Not only will it cost you more in the long run because you did not have a pool fence, the guilt that one must go through on a daily basis knowing that it was preventable would be a heavy burden to have. So if you have a pool, get yourself a pool fence.

 

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Pool Barrier Missing, 1 Year Old San Tan Girl Drown in Pool

February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Pool Barrier Missing, 1 Year Old San Tan Girl Drown in Pool

There was a missing pool barrier and a one year old girl lost her life. One would have to think that with a lapse in concentration while watching a child, a pool barrier adds an extra layer of protection in between a child and potential death.

By Domenico Nicosia The Arizona Republic- 12 News Breaking News Team Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:28 PM
San Tan pool No Barrier

ABC 15 San Tan Pool With No Barrier

A 1-year-old girl died Tuesday after falling into the backyard pool of a San Tan Valley home, authorities said.

The girl’s grandmother found her in a pool with no pool barrier at a home near Skyline Drive and Gary Road, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.

She performed CPR until paramedics arrived, said Colin Williams, a spokesman for the Rural/Metro Fire Department.

“Our units were there within a couple of minutes,” said Williams, adding that it was unclear how long the child was in the water.

The girl was initially taken to Banner Ironwood Medical Center, where her pulse was detected and she began to breathe, Williams said.

She was then flown to Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa, where she died, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

“There was a glimmer of hope there,” Williams said. “Everything was in place.”

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Pool Barriers Save Lives , “Every Pool- A Fence”

Pool Barriers save lives and every pool should have a fence with no exception. All Cars have seat belts in every seat no matter if any one is riding in it or not. The fact is that the second leading cause of unnecessary death among children under the age of 12 is drowning. This statistic has been in this position for as long as we can remember and even with all of the advocates out there for swimming safety, lessons, and pool safety awareness these drowning are still happening. At some point you almost have to ask yourself why.

Please Like and Share this Story on Your Social Networks. Help Precious Guardians with a crusade to stop these senseless drownings from occurring. No one can go on this journey alone and support from YOU and the community around us will help us to get this major goal accomplished.

Precious Guardians… “Every Pool- A Fence”

 

 

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Pool Barrier! Near Drowning in El Mirage Was Preventable

February 8, 2013 by 2 Comments

Pool Barrier! Near Drowning in El Mirage Was Preventable

Posted: Feb 07, 2013 2:54 PM MST Updated: Feb 07, 2013 5:09 PM MST By Julie Rose, FOX 10 News Web Producer

No Pool Barrier

No Pool Barrier, Photo By Fox 10

EL MIRAGE, Ariz. -

An 18-month-old boy was airlifted to the hospital Thursday afternoon after he was found face down floating in a backyard pool.

It happened just after noon in the 12500 block of W. Larkspur Road in El Mirage.

It’s not clear how long he was in the water. The boy’s grandma says she took her eyes off him for about 5 minutes to attend to a 12-year-old sibling with autism.

She attempted lifesaving efforts and firefighters took over when they arrived. They were able to establish a pulse.

The toddler started breathing on his own, and by the time crews tried to intubate him, he had a gag reflex — which is a good sign. His color had also improved a little by the time he was transported.

“There was a pulse and he was spitting up some water, that is a good sign, there is some positive there, but it doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods,” said El Mirage Police Detective Kim Walden.

The toddler was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the latest on his condition is not known.

There was no barrier around the pool.

Thank You Julie Rose and Fox 10 For this Coverage.

With no Pool Barrier Your Children’s Safety is at Stake

First of all Thank You to Fox 10 For this Story But You all Said it ….. There was no pool barrier. We watch our children continuously and we think that we have everything under control, but all that it takes to have a child in danger is one second. A tiny lapse in concentration is long enough for a child to get outside and get in to that back yard pool. The truth is that with a proper pool barrier, accidents like this will not happen nearly as much.

The Staff at Precious Guardians would like for everyone that reads this to please share the story, Help spread the word that these senseless thing are still happening. A pool and no fence? This should not be happening still. Every pool should have a fence. Lets change the stats of accidental death among children under the age of 12. It is #2 and has been for years. Not for lack of trying ,but in our opinion for lack of the appropriate laws and the enforcement of them.

Thank You,

Precious Guardians Staff

 

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