Trampolines and pools: What homeowners should know to keep kids safe

With the warm temperatures of summer, it's understandable why many families have purchased large pools, trampolines and other playground-type equipment. While these offer many hours of fun, they also can create a dangerous situation for homeowners.

These items can be an attraction to other children in and around your home. Injuries often occur due to unsupervised and unknown use to the homeowner. Make sure the equipment is protected by proper safety options (like trampoline safety netting) and is used under adult supervision.

Other ways to secure your home pool when not in use: 

• Completely surround your pool with four-sided isolation fencing with a self-closing and self-latching gate that is out of the reach of a child.
• A four-sided isolation fence (separating the pool area from the house and yard) reduces a child’s risk of drowning 83% compared to three-sided property-line fencing.
• For above-ground pools, secure, lock or remove steps, ladders and anything that can be used for access (such as outdoor furniture and toys) whenever the pool is not being actively supervised by an adult.

If you have recently purchased or own any of this type of equipment, enjoy!  It’s important to contact your Nodak Insurance agent and review how this equipment may affect your homeowners or farm and ranch policy. 

 
Additional source: RedCross.Org