Sheriff: 'Review Your Water Safety Plan for July 4th Weekend'Patch.comMany drownings take place while parents are nearby their children who are swimming – “being nearby” isn't active supervision. Do not rely on inflatable water-wings or other toys to prevent drowning. A recent study found that a child drowns in a …and more » prevent child drowning [...]
Read More...Water safety high priority for Holiday weekendLive 5 NewsThe American Red Cross is encouraging people to practice water safety over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend as many people will be out swimming, boating, or fishing. In a national survey by the Red Cross, 78 percent of …and more » red cross swimming safety – Google [...]
Read More...STLMoms: Drowning DangersFOX2now.comDr. Kelly Ross, an ER Physician at St. Louis Children's Hospital talks about how to prevent drowning. Everyone- adults and children – should learn to swim. *Children should be observed at all times when in or around the water, even if they have learned … prevent child drowning – Google News
Read More...Water safety for Hispanic communitySanta Rosa Press DemocratRed Cross will make up the difference in cost, to ensure that more students are able to afford these important swimming classes. Vamos a Nadar was created and organized in 2004 by the American Red Cross, working closely with Sonoma County Parks and …and more » red cross swimming [...]
Read More...Expert urges caution during holiday weekendRockdale CitizenDrowning victims need CPR immediately — before paramedics arrive. It can prevent brain damage and be the difference between life and death. Parents and those entrusted with the safety of children should become certified. Contact the health department, …and more » prevent child drowning – Google News
Read More...Stay Safe In The Water!WKBW-TVThe American Red Cross is joining the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign calling for added vigilance at swimming pools. Whether you're taking a dip in the pool or enjoying a day at the beach, …and more » red cross swimming safety – Google News
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Scotland CourierSummer swimmers warned to be aware of open water dangersScotland Courier"Toddlers and children are attracted to water and love to play in it. Unfortunately, they don't understand the dangers of drowning. Children can drown in as little as one inch of water in a matter of seconds." He said most child drownings happened in [...]
Read More...CPSC Releases Snapshot of 2011 Summer Swimming SeasonPR Newswire (press release)Since Memorial Day, there have been 48 drownings and 75 near-drowning incidents in 35 states and territories reported by the media. With such a high number of child drownings and near-drownings, CPSC and campaign partners are calling for added …and more » prevent child drowning – [...]
Read More...Evansville groups team to promote water safetyEvansville Courier & PressThe Health Department, American Red Cross, YMCA and the Apartment Owners Association teamed up for the swimming safety event. The event was put together to promote swimming as a safe and fun event, and to help prevent accidents near water. …and more » red cross swimming safety [...]
Read More...Stay safe this summerThe News JournalA drowning child, for instance, typically doesn't flail and thrash in the water, as is usually depicted on television. Instead, the preventable tragedy is often quiet, with the child silently struggling above the water for less than a minute before …and more » prevent child drowning – Google News
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