Courtesy of Linda Paisley

BE PREPARED FOR A SUMMER EMERGENCY Although emergencies can happen at any time, extreme weather is most common throughout the summer months and can include floods, wildfires, tornadoes and more. Having an emergency plan in place is essential and allows you and your family to respond quickly and confidently if the need ever arises. To help you with your plan, visit this Government of Canada website: getprepared.gc.ca . This website has information on making an emergency plan (along with an online worksheet you can fill in and print out) and tells you how to respond to a number of different scenarios. Furthermore, the website has checklists for assembling a basic emergency kit which you can keep in your house and another in your vehicle.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A POOL With the long, hot days of summer hopefully just around the corner, you may consider adding a pool to your yard. Aside from the inflatable type which can be purchased at many stores, you may instead want to look into a larger, more permanent option. Above-ground pools that sit on the ground, are semi buried or fully-buried are great options that can be encased in a deck or something similar for those sitting around the pool. Fully in-ground pools are also an option. Before you choose a pool, check with your local municipality to ensure you’re aware of any regulations and permits you need to obtain. You’ll likely need to locate underground utilities if you’re installing a more permanent pool that requires digging in your yard. Pools with filtering systems require a direct power source (not an extension cord) so keep that in mind. Tree cover and overhead lines are best to be avoided when choosing your pool location. Once you know where your pool will be located, you can determine what size you want, what type you want, what it will be constructed from and if you’ll install it yourself (most above-ground pools can be installed on your own) or hire professionals. There are pros and cons to each pool type so do your research now to determine your needs and you’ll be all set when the hot weather hits!

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