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Pool Fencing in Tampa Fl will save lives- www.TampaPoolFence.com

5/15/2013

By Natalie Tolomeo, Reporter
ORLANDO --
With school about to let out for the year, here’s some startling information
for parents that you’ll want to hear. Florida has the highest number of drowning
related deaths for children under 5 and since May is National Water Safety
Month, first responders want to get the word out on how to play it
safe.
It might seem like a fun day at the pool, but experts said if
you’re not careful that fun could quickly become tragedy.

According to the state health department, enough children to fill three or four preschool
classrooms won’t live to see their fifth birthday and that’s just in Florida.

Last year 45 people drown in Orange County. First responders said half were
children under 5 years old. In the first five months of this year, there have
been 10 drowning deaths.
“Anytime you have kids in the pool, never leave them unattended no matter
what,” said Lt. Eddie Brown from Orange County Fire Rescue.

Lt. Brown said parents should always keep doors leading out to the water
locked and know CPR just in case there’s an emergency.

He also said parents should keep a phone close by when supervising children
in the water.
“A lot of the drownings we have seen with kids, that’s the number one thing
that we hear. The parent got a phone call and they just ran in the house to
answer the phone,” said Brown. “A lot of people also look at drownings as pool
or the beach. But there are a lot of things around the home that also contribute
to drowning deaths.”

In fact, an infant can drown in just one inch of water. So if it's bath time
or not, first responders said never leave any water unattended in your home and
always stay within arm’s reach. Also, you can help by talking to your family and
friends.

“The best way to prevent drowning is to bring awareness to it,” said
Brown.

You can also buy an area entry detector for the pool area. You install it on
the door or gate and whenever someone opens it, an alarm will sound letting you
know if a little one is headed near the water.

NOTE: A Pool fence, Pool Safety Gate, Pool Net and a Pool Cover all can prevent or at least help prevent accidental drowning.
Call Tampa Pool Fence aka Pool Guard of Tampa Bay today www.atampapoolfence.com 813 929-8729

Tampa Pool Fence Company-Pool Guard of Tampa Bay Earns Coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award Award Reflects Businesses’ Consistently High Level of Customer Service

1/15/2013

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay (1-4-2013)
has been awarded the prestigious 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an
honor bestowed annually on only 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the
nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service providers.

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay (1-4-2013)
has been awarded the prestigious 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an
honor bestowed annually on only 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the
nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service providers.
Kevin Post, President of the Tampa bay Pool Fence company says, "Pool Safety Fencing and
Pool Safety is no joke. Lives depend on this product and it being installed
correctly. The problem I continue to see is that our down economy has brought
out several incompetent and down right shady pool fence companies to Tampa Bay.
They sell low priced, low quality products that don't hold up and without thought to your child’s safety.
If you find one company selling a pool fence for significantly less money then the all the others it's usually an inferior product. Don't be fooled, and do your homework. With pool fencing and most other products you truly get what you pay for! These
companies typically close after a short time and leave their customers with a weak fence and without a warranty. This is disturbing to me and I do all I can to combat it.
When you need a quality Pool Safety Fence, Pool Cover or Pool Net done right, at a fair price,
there is a solution, Pool Guard of Tampa Bay. We are a BBB member with an A+ rating and have won the Angie's List Super Service Award for the past 6 years straight, I figure that puts us in the top 1% of companies nationwide and certainly number 1 in Tampa Bay."
“We are delighted to know that for six years running, Angie’s List members throughout the Tampa Bay area have consistently recognized Pool Guard as a company that strives to complete each job thoroughly, ensuring customer satisfaction, and
most of all maintain a level of professionalism that sets us apart from our competitors”, We want to thank each and every customer for their business and recognize all the members of our family who often work long, hard hours to make
this happen."

Pool Guard of Tampa-Bay: Tampa's Premier Pool Safety Company “Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List
Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Pool Guard can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.
Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2012 Super Service Award
logo next to business names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Angie’s List
collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500
service categories. Currently, more than 2 million consumers across the U.S.
rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get
unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts,
the Angie’s List magazine and help from the Angie’s List complaint resolution
service. Take a quick tour of Angie’s List and view the latest Angie’s List
news.

To learn more about Pool Guard of
Tampa Bay visitwww.atampapoolfence.com
or www.Tampapoolfence.com

Tampa Pool Safety Fence Alert: In Home Danger: CPSC Warns of Children Drowning in Bathtubs, Bath Seats and Buckets

9/28/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2012
Release #12-284
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
More than 400 deaths estimated over a five-year period
Tampa FL- The danger of drowning for young children is ever present in and around the home. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years-old and it takes only a few inches of water for a young child to drown. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to look for and protect against drowning risks inside and around their homes.
A new CPSC report on in home drownings and non-fatal
submersions (pdf) in products such as bathtubs, buckets, bath seats, toilets, and landscaping features indicates that from 2006 to 2010, there were 684 incidents involving children younger than five-years-old. This figure includes 434 fatalities (an average of 87 per year), 233 injuries, and 17 incidents with no known injuries. Eighty-two percent of the victims were younger than the age of two and 81 percent of the incidents involved bathtubs or bath related products. After pools, bathtubs are the second leading location where young children drown. CPSC's analysis of the fatalities found that 92 percent of the incidents
occurred in residential settings. "Too many young children are drowning," said Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. "Just
as with pools, I urge parents and caregivers to childproof their home and constantly supervise young children around bathtubs, bath seats and buckets. Taking extra safety steps at home can help prevent a tragic drowning."

Of the reported fatalities, 28 percent involved a lapse in supervision, such
as a parent or caregiver leaving the bathroom while the child was in the
bathtub to answer the phone or door, or to retrieve a towel; in 23 percent, the
child was left with another child, usually older; in 10 percent, the child was
found in a product outside the home, such as decorative yard equipment or a
bucket; and another 3 percent were found inside the home in a bucket/container
or trash basket that was being used for cleaning.

CPSC's drowning prevention safety tips include:

Never leave young children alone near any water or tub or basin with fluid.
Young children can drown in even small amounts of liquid.
Always keep a young child within arm's reach in a bathtub. If you must
leave, take the child with you.
Don't leave a baby or young child in a bathtub under the care of another
child.
Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid unattended.
Toddlers are top heavy and they can fall headfirst into buckets and drown.
After using a bucket, always empty and store it where young children cannot
reach it. Don't leave buckets outside where they can collect rainwater.
Consider placing locks on toilet seat covers in case a young child wanders
into the bathroom.
Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It can be a lifesaver when
seconds count.

Pool Safety Fences, Pool Safety Nets, and Pool Safety Covers save lives in Tampa Bay! Call for your free in home estimate to protect you child from your pool. Pool Safety starts with you. Pool Guard of Tampa installs Pool Safety fences, Pool safety gates, baby gates, child safety nets, and pool safety covers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Counties

Trust Pool Guard of Tampa Bay www.tampapoolfence.com ampa Pool safety fence and products leader Pool Guard of Tampa earns coveted A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of West Florida thanks to a perfect record for business ethics. The rare distinction certifies the company’s total commitment to customer service, selection and safety, and to setting the standard for pool fence companies across all of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Leading pool safety fencecompany Pool Guard of Tampa Bay (www.tampapoolfence.com), which specializes in
selling and installing a variety of pool fencing safetysolutions, including pool safety fencing, pool safety nets, swimming pool covers, pool alarms and self-closing pool safety gates, announced today that it has earned the coveted
A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of West Florida. The Better Business Bureau bestowed the elite rating on Pool Guard of Tampa Bay in light of the company’s longstanding unblemished membership, and its perfect record for
business ethics record over the past seven years.

More Young Children Drown in Florida than Any Other State

5/25/2012

For every child who
drowns, four more are hospitalized for near-drowning

TAMPA,
Fla. (May 21, 2012) – It’s something most parents think could never
happen to their family, but every year in the United States nearly 830 children
drown. In Florida, drowning rates for children are more than double the
national average and are higher than any other state in the nation. In 2010,
Florida lost 74 children under the age of 4 to drowning. Hillsborough County
has the 4th highest drowning rate in the state, following Broward, Dade and
Palm Beach counties.

“Drowning hits every socio-economic group, every race,” said St. Joseph’s Children’s Advocate Bevin Maynard. “Parents shouldn’t think they because they are well educated or live in a nice house that it can’t happen to them.”
Maynard notes that myths like these can give parents a false sense of safety, and allow kids to be "set up" for danger. Below are some common misconceptions related to drowning and tips on what you can do to help keep your children safe around water.
Myth 1 - Drowning is noisy.
The truth is, drowning victims don’t typically scream and splash when in distress - they often just slip away in silence. Children can drown in seconds, and most drownings happen when a child is left unattended or during a brief lapse in supervision.
Be sure to:

Actively supervise when children are playing in or
near water.
Designate a “water watcher” to maintain constant
watch over children in the pool during gatherings.
Teach children to never go near or in water without
an adult present
Remove floats and toys from in and around the pool when not in use. The presence of these toys may encourage children to enter the pool area or lean over the pool and potentially fall in.
Keep rescue equipment, a telephone and emergency numbers poolside.
Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“Performing CPR on drowning victims immediately – before paramedics arrive – may
prevent brain damage and be the difference between life and death,” said
Maynard.

Myth 2 - I don't have a pool or live near the water, so my child is safe.
The truth is, there are water hazards in and around every home. “Although most rownings and near-drownings occur in residential swimming pools and in open water sites, children can drown in as little as one inch of water and are therefore at risk of drowning in wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, toilets, spas and hot tubs,” said Maynard.

Be sure to:

Never leave young children unattended in bathtubs, even for a moment.
Never leave a young child in the care of older children during bath time.
Once bath time is over, immediately drain the tub.
Keep toilet lids closed and use toilet seat locks.
Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.
Empty all buckets, containers and wading pools immediately after use. Store them upside-down and out of children’s reach.

Myth 3 – My child is never outside without me, so I don’t need a pool fence.
The truth is, curious children, especially those younger than 4 years old, can easily find a way out of the home and fall into bodies of water like pools, hot tubs and ponds. Often they are discovered too late to save. “Many parents of
children who have drowned were shocked to discover that their toddler found a way out of the house,” said Maynard. “In some cases, an older sibling left a door open, in a few others, children who were thought to still be napping were instead discovered in the pool.”

Be sure to:

Install four-sided isolation fencing, at least 5 feet high, and equipped with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fencing should completely surround swimming pools and prevent direct access from a house or yard.
Use door alarms, pool alarms and pool covers for an extra layer of protection. However, do not rely on them to keep your kids safe; they should be used in conjunction with fencing and constant supervision.
Cover and lock hot tubs when not in use.

Myth 4 - My child can’t drown because he’s wearing arm floaties. The truth is, personal floatation devices
aren't approved for safety and won't protect a child from drowning.

Be sure to:

Never rely on air-filled or foam devices such as water wings, arm floaties, plastic rings, rafts, noodles, etc. to protect a child. These items are toys that can easily slip off their arms or over their
head.

Children should always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device when on a boat, near open bodies of water or when participating in water sports.

Enroll children in swimming lessons taught by qualified instructors when they are ready. Even then, do not assume your child is "drown-proof" - he or she still needs constant supervision.

Pool Safety Fence Company Pool Guard of Tampa Bay Earns A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau

3/23/2012

Pool safety fence and products leader earns coveted A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of West Florida thanks to a perfect record for business ethics. The rare distinction certifies the company’s total commitment to customer service, selection and safety, and to setting the standard for pool fence companies across all of Tampa Bay,
Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Leading pool safety fencecompany Pool Guard of Tampa Bay (www.tampapoolfence.com), which specializes in selling and installing a variety of pool fencing safetysolutions, including pool safety fencing, pool safety nets, swimming pool covers, pool alarms and self-closing pool safety gates, announced today that it has earned the coveted A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of West Florida. The Better Business Bureau bestowed the elite rating on Pool Guard of Tampa Bay in light of the company’s longstanding unblemished membership, and its perfect record for business ethics record over the past seven years.
“Florida is notoriously known as a state with many shady, fly-by-night contractors,” commented Pool Guard of Tampa Bay’s president Kevin Post. “And just in the past year or so, several Tampa pool fence companies have surfaced and are claiming to offer `the cheapest price in town,’ only to sell unsuspecting consumers a poor quality product with sub-par installation. Unbelievably, once these shady companies make their money, they typically close down and leave customers in the lurch with no warranty, no service and a lousy product. A poor quality pool fence or an improperly installed pool fence can be very dangerous, and even life threatening. Fortunately, consumers across all of Tampa Bay, and those in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, can rest assured that our company has a longstanding record of perfect business ethics with the BBB. We’ve also been awarded the Super Service Award five years running from Angieslist.com.
In short, Pool Guard of Tampa Bay is a pool safety fence company that consumers can trust, year after year.”
Pool owners can visit the company’s website at www.atampapoolfence.com to request a free, no-obligation swimming pool safety fence or pool net estimate.
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Pool Guard of Tampa Bay has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award. This is the seventh time winning the Super Service Award and the fifth straight year!

12/22/2011

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Pool Guard of Tampa Bay has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on only 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service providers.
Kevin Post, President of Pool Guard of Tampa Bay says, "Pool Fencing and Pool Safety is not a joke. Lives depend on this product and it being installed correctly.
When you need a Pool Fence or Pool Net done right, at a fair price, there is a solution, Pool Guard of Tampa Bay. We are a BBB member in perfect standing and have won the Angie's List Super Service Award 7 times and for the past 5 years straight, I figure that puts us in the top 1% of companies nationwide and certainly number 1 in Tampa Bay."

“We are delighted to know that for five years running, Angie’s List members throughout the Tampa Bay area have consistently recognized Pool Guard of Tampa Bay as a company that strives to complete each job thoroughly, ensuring customer
satisfaction, and most of all maintain a level of professionalism that sets us apart from our competitors”, We want to thank each and every customer for their business and recognize all the members of our family who often work long, hard hours to make this happen."
Pool Guard of Tampa-Bay: Tampa's Premier Pool Safety Company “Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Pool Guard can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of
reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.
Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2011 Super Service Award logo next to business names in
search results on AngiesList.com.
Angie’s List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories. Currently,
more than 2 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine and help from the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Take a quick tour of Angie’s List and view the latest Angie’s List news.
Pool Guard of Tampa, Fl offers free removable pool safety fence and pool net estimates and next day installations are available. Call today: (813) 929-8729 or (727) 571-1525
www.atampapoolfence.com

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay is also a member in perfect standing of the Better business Bureau (BBB) www.bbb.org

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Pool Guard pool fences help keep kids safe

5/26/2010

Pool Guard pool fences help keep kids safe

5/26/2010

Pool Guard Fences Help Keep Kids Safe

By Kevin Post

Summer heat means spending time out of doors and in our swimming pools. But to make sure that your little ones don’t attempt an unsupervised dip in the family pool, consider installing a Pool Guard - pool safety fence.

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay provides quality swimming pool safety fences that keep kids away from unsupervised pools. In their 15-year history, Pool Guard has installed more than 75,000 fences nationwide. Pool Guard of Tampa Bay has been serving the greater Tampa Bay area for over 5 years.

Why consider a Pool Guard fence? Accidents can happen very quickly, even when one or both parents are home. Each year, more than 300 children die nationwide as a result of accidental drowning, and thousands more are treated in emergency rooms. In Florida, drowning is the number one cause of death in children under 5. In response to these incidents, Florida enacted the Residential Pool Barrier Code in 2002. This statute requires that new pool owners either build a barrier around the pool, or install a home security system with an exit alarm on each door or window leading to the pool area. Most people building new swimming pools today choose to install removable pool safety fences with self closing pool gates to keep their families safe.

With a Pool Guard pool fence, you can rest assured that your children are protected by a quality product. “We only use top quality, American made products. That includes our premium interlocking mesh, the strongest mesh available on the market today.

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay provides a 48-hour turnaround between consultation and installation, and offers free estimates. On average, a removable pool fence can be installed in 2 hours, with prices starting around $400.

Pool Guard of Tampa Bay services all of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties including: Westchase, Lutz, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, Odessa, Brandon, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Largo and Land O’ Lakes.

For more information on Pool Safety, contact Pool Guard of Tampa Bay at 813-929-8729 or visit our website at www.atampapoolfence.com

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Recent Swimming Pool Safety Statistics- Clearwater Florida

4/5/2010

Recent Swimming Pool Safety Statistics- Clearwater FL

The National Safety Council reports that 330 children and adults drown annually in home swimming pool.

Each year, headlines note the deaths of infants and children who tumble into pools and drown because a gate was left open or they otherwise were able to gain access to a pool when no one was around to save them.

Swimming alone or without adult supervision also leads to many drownings.

Although many pool accidents are related to running and roughhousing, numerous injuries also are attributed to the pool, its accessories and general environment.

A Tampa Pool Fence - Pool Guard of Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL recommends a number of precautionary measures to reduce home pool hazards.

1. There should be a Pool Fence at least four feet high around all sides of the pool (please check your local code requirements; as state/county laws may vary) with a locked Pool Safety Gate to keep children out when there is no supervision. The Pool Safety Fence should be constructed so it’s difficult to climb. Lawn furniture, trees and shrubs should not be close enough to provide an easy boost over the Pool Fence.

2. The steps of the Swimming pool ladder should be at least three inches wide, and the ladder should have handrails on both sides small enough for a child to grasp.

3. There should be a ladder at both ends of the swimming pool.

4. Electrical equipment should be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local safety codes. Ground-fault circuit interrupters are now recommended for pool area installations.

5. Check with a reputable pool contractor to be sure the depth is sufficient for a diving board or slide. Always put a slide in a deep area of the pool-- never in shallow water.

Clearwater Pool Fencing, Safety fencing Clearwater, Baby Gate Tampa, Pool Fence Safety Tampa Bay including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Seminole, and New Tampa.

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If you live in a home with an unprotected pool and have kids under 5 you are CRAZY!

2/23/2010

A recent research paper written by our State Health Department titled:

Correlation of Pool Drowning Deaths

With Number of Residential Swimming

Pools by County in Florida, 2005-2007

Michael Lo, Kristal Hall, Lisa VanderWerf-Hourigan,

Bob Vincent, and Robert Pryor

has quite a bit of information to put toddler drowning deaths into perspective; especially for Hillsborough County FL;

Tampa has a large number of residential pools which is correlated with an increased incidence of toddler pool drowning; Making toddler drowning deaths somewhat predictable.

We know every year we will loose children.

Some Quotes from the paper:

Statistical modeling showed that for every 10,000 residential pools that a

County has, 2.4 additional pool drowning deaths can be expected to occur over

Three years. This relationship was therefore determined to be linearly correlated.

Greater public health impact may be achieved by focusing drowning prevention

Efforts, especially among young children, in counties with more residential pools;

And thus a greater risk of pool drowning

Of the 120 young children ages one to four who drowned in confirmed, single-family

Residential swimming pools, 82 (68.3%) drowned in a pool at their own

Home; nine (7.5%) drowned in a pool at a grandparent, uncle, or other relative’s

Home; five (4.2%) drowned in a pool at a friend’s home; five (4.2%) drowned in a

Pool at a neighbor’s home; and one (0.8%) each drowned in a pool at a babysitter’s

Home, a summer home, or a vacation rental house. Sixteen (13.3%) drowned in a

Pool at a home of another or an unspecified individual.

Acknowledgments

This study was partially supported by grant/cooperative agreement U17/CCU424766-01 from

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility

of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC. The

authors thank the Florida county property appraisers’ offices that participated in this study,

and Kyla Shelton, Office of Injury Prevention, Florida Department of Health, for technical

assistance in analyzing the free-text fields in the death certificate database.

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