Poolside Emergency & First-Aid Kit Checklist

In a water emergency, seconds count. Keep these four things within arm’s reach of the water so a scramble becomes a fast, calm response. Build the kit once, then check it off at the start of each swim season to re-stock.

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🛟 Rescue Equipment — Reach or Throw, Don't Go

Reaching pole / shepherd's crook long enough to extend across the water.
Throwable ring buoy or rescue tube on a line — throw and pull, don't jump in.
Stored where any adult can grab it in seconds — mounted and visible, never locked away.

🩹 First-Aid Supplies

Adhesive bandages (assorted), sterile gauze pads & adhesive tape.
Antiseptic wipes, tweezers, scissors, instant cold pack.
Non-latex gloves + CPR barrier mask for safe rescue breathing.
Child-specific items your family needs + a small first-aid reference / CPR quick card.

📞 Emergency Information & Communication

Charged phone comes poolside with the Water Watcher every time.
Full street address posted where a panicked caller can read it aloud to 911.
911 + Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) numbers posted.
Written emergency action plan — who calls, who starts CPR, who meets the ambulance.

☀️ Heat, Sun & Hydration

Broad-spectrum sunscreen + plenty of drinking water.
Wide-brim hats + shade (umbrella or pop-up canopy).
Towel + a change of clothes for a chilled child.

⚠️ Important Reminder

A kit is the response layer — it never replaces prevention. Every swimmer still needs constant, close supervision, four-sided fencing, life jackets for weak swimmers, and swim skills from lessons. Every caregiver around water should hold a current CPR & first-aid certification.

Our Kit — Fill This In

Our address (posted): ______________

Where the kit lives: ___________

Nearest cross-street for 911: ___________

CPR-certified adults: ___________

Season re-stock date: ___________