Pool and Hot Tub Safety
Before leaving for your Outer Banks vacation, please review the following pool and hot tub safety guidelines. Use common sense, and most importantly, never leave a child unsupervised. Adult supervision is required at all times and in all pools and hot tubs. Everyone at Sun Realty wants you to have a fun and safe vacation experience!
Pool Safety
- Never leave children unattended.
- Follow all posted rules and regulations.
- Do not go in the pool if the water is cloudy or discolored.
- Know how to swim.
- Do not rely on water wings or other flotation devices for safety.
- If your children can't swim, always stay within reach of them. Children should never go in the pool area alone or swim alone.
- Never run, push, jump or horseplay in or around the pool.
- Never take your eyes off children in the pool, even for a moment. If you have a big group, take turns being in charge of watching everyone in the pool.
- When you're watching the pool, keep your full attention on the water. Avoid distractions like reading or talking
on the phone. - Tie up long hair to keep it out of drains.
- Never dive into water less than 9 feet deep.
- Do not use pool if under the influence of alcohol or sedating medication.
- Keep pool gates closed and locked at all times.
- Don't disarm any pool alarms that have been installed.
- If you find drain covers or other equipment that is broken, do not enter the pool or hot tub. Contact Sun Realty.
- Know where lifesaving equipment is located.
- Learn CPR for babies, children and adults.
- Never enter a pool if there is lightning.
Hot Tub Safety
- Children under 12, elderly persons, pregnant women, and anyone with any health or medical condition should NOT use the hot tub.
- Don't go in the hot tub if the water is cloudy or discolored. Beautiful view from the hot tub of a Hatteras Island vacation rental.
- Tie up long hair to keep it out of drains.
- Don't use the hot tub if under the influence of alcohol or sedating medication.
- Keep hot tubs covered and the covers locked when not in use
- Don't spend more than 15 minutes at a time in a hot tub.
- Don't allow babies, children or pets in the hot tub.
- Don't get into a pool or hot tub if there is lightning.
- If you find drain covers or other equipment is broken, do not enter the pool or hot tub, please contact Sun Realty.
In any emergency situation, immediately dial 911 for assistance.