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New Mini Growth Trend Worth the RISKA?
Market Wire - George Risk Industries (OTCBB: RISKA ) designs, manufactures, and markets burglar alarm components and systems, pool alarms, computer keyboards, push button switches, thermostats, EZ Duct wire covers, and water sensors. The Company sells its products

Pools can be cool, but dangers lurk
Kansas City Star - In-ground pools with pool alarms: 7.9 % Above-ground pools with pool alarms: 2.8 % In-ground pools with safety covers: 24.9 % Above-ground pools with safety covers: 42.6 % Source: International Aquatic Foundation: www.iafh20.org Safety precautions

Safety measures being considered by the Legislature. Pool remodelers
Modesto Bee - French, and other specialized self-closing, self-latching doors: $800-$1,500 per door American Society for Testing and Materials-approved pool alarms: $250-$5,000 depending on technology (water displacement, laser, infrared, etc.) Anti-entrapment drain

The Red Cross offers tips for planning summer fun
Tester - Consider installing pool alarms and underwater motion detectors, which can offer an extra layer of protection when used correctly. Empty kiddie pools immediately after use and remove water toys that can draw children to the pool. * Know what you’re

Toddler parties can be fun with planning
Hattiesburg American - Make sure the pool alarm is functioning: if swimming is a scheduled activity, assign at least one adult per every three toddlers to pool duty. Hire a neighboring teen or your child’s babysitter to help supervise activities, be an extra pair of eyes

Quick thinking saves child from drowning
Texarkana Gazette - Even though they had taken precautions to keep young children away from the pool, including locks on the doors and a pool alarm that detects movement in the water, both Steiner and Plunk said those precautions have been upgraded. For some reason

Deputies, Red Cross offer advice to prevent drownings
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - The Millers educated themselves and bought a pool alarm that sounds when the water surface is broken. Kimmy, who is now 3, also wears an irremovable wristband that sends off an alarm if it gets wet. The Sheriff’s Office and Red Cross advise it’s best