The Glendale Star
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July 23, 2020
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Mother receives free fence from pool safety program BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Penny Perkins saved up and bought her first home for her and her three boys in February of this year. They were ecstatic to have their own pool, and she began looking for a pool fence right away. COVID-19 had Perkins searching for a job soon after purchasing her home. Even when she had secured another position, the cost of a pool fence was far down on her list of expenses. The Perkins’, named the fourth winners of the 2020 Fulton Homes Fence Patrol contest, had a pool fence installed July 1, giving the Glendale mom peace of mind while her boys safely enjoy time outside for the rest of the summer.
“A pool fence was the first thing on my list,” Perkins said. “Being a single mother of three, and having them all be water babies, is a scary thing. Their love for our very own pool scares me. This fence will truly be a huge weight lifted off our shoulders.”
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under four years of age in Arizona, where children are drowning at twice the national rate. To date, there have been 25 deaths resulting from 64 water-related incidents this year, according to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. Several tragedies have hit Glendale families with young victims this year. “At Fulton Homes, we always put families first,” said Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “One child drowning is too many, and Fence Patrol is one program that aims to reduce the
stigma of Arizona being one of the top states known for child drownings. Water emergencies can happen in seconds, and we want to continue doing everything we can to prevent another family tragedy.” In its 18th year, Fence Patrol is one of several water safety-related initiatives Fulton Homes supports. The Tempe-based home builder also sponsors the “2 Seconds is Too Long” campaign, which raises awareness to watch children around the pool and gives away free swim lessons. Over the last 20 years, Fulton Homes has invested more than $2.5 million on water safety in the Valley. For more information, visit fultonhomes.com.
3 Personally Delivering Supplies and Medicine to Seniors Stuck at Home
Working Hard. Keeping Us Safe! “If you are stuck at home, or know someone who is, and need assistance with anything during these difficult times, please call my office or send us an email through the city website, and we will be happy to do everything we can to help. And THANK YOU for allowing me to serve as your Mayor!” - Jerry Weiers
3 Acquired Extra PPE & Safety Equipment for First Responders 3 Regular Meetings with Federal, State and County Leaders 3 Coordinating with Health Care Experts & Providers 3 Held Daily Briefings with City Officials to Coordinate Response 3 Partnered with Local Business to Create Emergency Hand Sanitizer Supply for City Paid for by Weiers 2020 Authorized by Jerry Weiers
