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## How can I ensure safety of the pool/backyard area and guest safety? 

Take care of the following safety steps for ensuring security of both yourself and your Guests:

**Water Safety Guidelines to be taken care by Hosts**

-   Ensure pool maintenance by using proper cleaning chemicals.
-   Make First aid kit available including life jackets.
-   Ensure that the pool address is posted on the site in case of an emergency.
-   Ask Guests to keep their children under strict supervision. 
-   Post signage for pool safety rules.
-   The pool area should be secured with a fence that has a self-closing.
-   Let guests remove all toys from the pool once party is done. 
-   All pool drains should be VGB compliant and checked regularly.

**Water Safety Guidelines to be taken care by Guests**

-   Read and follow all pool safety rules.
-   Always supervise children and remain in arm’s reach.
-   All guests should have basic swimming skills.
-   Those who cannot swim must wear US Coast Guard approved life jackets.
-   Everyone should not be near to pool drains and jets.
-   There should be no roughhousing, breath holding games, dunking or throwing children.
-   Learn Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
-   Know the address of the pool in case you need to call 911 as first responders will need to know the address.
