4th of July pool party safety

Metro  Contributor Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter and, if there is a pool in the yard, hours of splashing around. Pools are great places to cool off from the hot sun. But, pools can also be dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning remains the number one safety hazard for children. Previous Ju