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42 • JUNE 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — At the time this was written, National Drowning Prevention Month was well underway during the month of May. D&D Technologies, cofounder of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), reported that the campaign was progressing well, in a collaborative effort across the country with other organizations involved in water safety, drowning prevention, aquatic safety, and recreational activities. National Drowning Prevention Month offers opportunity to publicize lifesaving practices D&D and other organizations reached out to the public to create awareness of their role in water safety by taking the "Simple Steps to Save Lives" pledge, which encourages people to talk to their friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and others that adding as many water safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe fun experience at pools and spas, because you never know which one might save a child's life – until it does. You can take the pledge at http://ddtechglobal.com/pledge. The fencing industry holds a vital place in drowning prevention, since the appropriate equipment for pools and spas includes the installation of a AREN'T YOU TIRED OF STUFFING SLATS? NEVER GETTING THE JOB DONE ON TIME? LATE FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT? LOST PROFITS? The solution is a simple one. Install chain link fence with privacy fence slats that are "woven" into the wire during manufacture. And here's why. Chain link fence with "pre-woven" privacy fence slats installs faster and much more efficiently, which means you can move on to the next job quicker and gain greater profits. It certainly is a "No Brainer!" Order your chain link fence with slats already in the wire and your profits will soar. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME INQUIRERS ! Let us quote your next project. All first time inquirers receive a complimentary PrivacyLink T-shirt. Scan the qr code, fill in the necessary information and we'll provide you with a comprehensive quote. Don't have a qr reader, call our toll free number and we'll respond, usually in 20 minutes or less, to your request. PrivacyLink® – YOUR FENCING SOURCE Commercial, Industrial & Residential Fence Products VISIT OUR WEB SITE OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION www.eprivacylink.com • 1.800.574.1076 Scan This QR Code To Get Your Free Quote! four-foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and the use of secure and reliable self-closing and self-latching gates. Here are some facts presented to the public during National Drowning Prevention Month: • Drowning is the second-leading cause of death to children ages 1-4 in the United States. • Drowning is the number one cause of death to children ages 1-4 in most southern states. • In many cases, drowning is a silent event, without splashing or a call for help. • In most areas of the country, the majority of child drownings occur in backyard pools and spas. • Scientific research, engineering advancements, legislation, community outreach, and education are all necessary strategies, on the national level, to prevent drownings. The organizations also stressed that drowning prevention begins with layers of protection: • Always know where children are. Never leave a child unattended in or near water in a pool, tub, lake, river, canal or ocean, even when lifeguards are present. • Always be aware of potential dangers in all environments, such as when away from home. Never leave your child in an environment with unprotected water hazards. • If a child is missing, always check the pool or spa first. • Install "isolation fencing" which completely separates the pool or spa area from the house or other structures. An isolation fence restricts unauthorized access from neighbors' yards, other nearby buildings, and from inside the house. Isolation fencing is the preferred configuration for pool and spa protection. • All fences must be nonclimbable, meet all applicable local safety codes, and should be at least 60" tall, with vertical bars set close to one another so that a small child cannot squeeze through. • Gates should be self-closing and self-latching and accommodate a locking device such as the rust-free MagnaLatch® Top Pull, along with self-closing hinges like the TruClose®. • Gates should open away from the pool and have self-closing hinges, and should never be propped open. Check and adjust your gate regularly to make sure it operates correctly. • The gate latch should be out of the reach of children, at least 54" from the ground. Use a locking latch, and keep it locked when pool is not in use. Store the key out of children's reach and make sure all adults know continued on page 64