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Pool safety event at Westfield Countryside on Friday

Posted Aug 12, 2010 by Beth Gaddis

Updated Aug 12, 2010 at 01:11 PM

From my inbox:

Florida leads the nation in drowning deaths for children under 5 years old.

We invite you join our campaign by visiting us at Westfield Countryside for fun, interactive and educational water safety activities for the entire family. Pool Safety experts will staff multiple interactive displays demonstrating safety devices for each of the four layers of protection for your backyard pool including but not limited to: door alarms, pool alarms, pool fencing, self-closing gates, pool drain covers, and many other pool safety devices

Phinley the Threshers Mascot, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, and the Chick-fil-A Cow will be there too.  There will be prizes for all and yummy’ snacks from our friends at Publix.

When: Friday, August 13th
Time: 11am to 2pm
Where: Westfield Countryside - 1st floor in front of JC PENNEY near the kids play area
Address: 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater 33761

For more event information check out www.floridasafepools.com.  The vent is hosted by Florida Safe Pools, Safe Kids of the Suncoast, All Childrens Hospital, the Pinellas County Health Department and several police and fire departments.