Fence the pool. A fence surrounding a pool should be at least four-feet tall, be transparent, and not permit anyone to climb underneath it. Avoid a fence that looks like fun to climb. Make certain you install a self-closing and self-latching gate that opens away from the pool area – and place the latch high or at the top of the fence.

• Alarm the pool. There are alarms that float on the surface and sound when the water is disturbed. Don’t rely on an alarm instead of a fence and supervision. The alarm is the third or forth step, not the only one.
• Toys in the attic. Don’t leave toys in the pool. There are multiple instances of someone drowning and adults were unable to find them due to the number of toys on the surface of the pool.
• Drains are for water. Don’t allow children to sit on a spa or pool drain. Suction could trap them under water. 
• Rescue Ready. Always keep emergency equipment handy. that includes a life ring with an attached rope, a reaching pole (shepherd’s crook), and always have a phone handy.