Archive for July, 2011


Summer pool safety tips.mov

Summer is here and with summer comes hot weather… for children the enticement to play in a pool is just overwhelming. Is your pool ready? In this week’s tip I will show you how to make your pool a little safer for the little ones. Just watch and share!

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As Arizona bakes, car deaths drop, child drownings rise – East Valley Tribune

As Arizona bakes, car deaths drop, child drownings riseEast Valley TribuneFive children drowned in Maricopa County in August 2010. With documented heat-related car deaths in temperatures as low as 65 degrees, vehicular-hyperthermia safety season in Arizona never ends. Nationwide, there have been 21 deaths this year, … prevent child drowning – Google News

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Red Cross offers water safety tips – Regina Leader-Post

Red Cross offers water safety tipsRegina Leader-PostBut with spring melt causing higher-than-average water levels, overland flooding and strong currents, safety is crucial. “Please be extra careful while you are boating or swimming, even if it is an area you are familiar with,” the Red Cross's Keely …and more » red cross swimming safety – Google News

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UK Health column: Parents need to be vigilant to avoid child-drowning deaths – Lexington Herald Leader

Lexington Herald LeaderUK Health column: Parents need to be vigilant to avoid child-drowning deathsLexington Herald LeaderDrowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1 to 14. In the summer, drowning deaths increase nearly 90 percent. Children can get into trouble in a matter of seconds when around water, so it is [...]

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Taking kids to Safety Town – Santa Maria Times

Taking kids to Safety TownSanta Maria TimesWith visits from police officers, a Hancock College ambulance, firefighters and American Red Cross disaster emergency experts under their tiny belts, the students — mostly ages 4 to 7 — prepared for graduation Friday morning doing what they love best … red cross swimming safety – Google News

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Letter: Supervise children around water – The State Journal-Register

Letter: Supervise children around waterThe State Journal-RegisterMany times it is 100 percent preventable as long as there is an adult present to supervise the child in or near the water. A collaborative Illinois drowning prevention committee works to provide public education about this danger. Prevent Child Abuse … prevent child drowning – Google News

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Red Cross To Cut Four Staff Members – KJCT8.com

Red Cross To Cut Four Staff MembersKJCT8.comGary Ambrosier has been a Red Cross volunteer for nearly 50 years, teaching kids to swim and lifeguards to save lives. But he worries those programs may be in danger. "I think the services are going to go down," he says. "I don't know what they're …and more » red [...]

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Intex Type 12 Ft Inflatable Ring Swimming Pool Cover

Intex Type 12 Ft Inflatable Ring Swimming Pool Cover Heavy Duty, durable constructionAlso rope ties or stretch edge for securing coverPlease be advised that this is NOT a safety coverStyle shipped may vary from style shown on website 12 ft cover keeps debris such as trash, leaves and etc from getting into your swimming pool. [...]

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Intex Type 12 Ft Inflatable Ring Swimming Pool Cover

Intex Type 12 Ft Inflatable Ring Swimming Pool Cover Heavy Duty, durable constructionAlso rope ties or stretch edge for securing coverPlease be advised that this is NOT a safety coverStyle shipped may vary from style shown on website 12 ft cover keeps debris such as trash, leaves and etc from getting into your swimming pool. [...]

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House Calls: Keep your eyes on children in or near water – Daily Triplicate

House Calls: Keep your eyes on children in or near waterDaily TriplicateWatch children even if they know how to swim — that knowledge does not prevent drowning. • If a child is missing, check the water first. • Know how to swim and enroll your kids in swimming lessons. • Learn CPR and know how [...]

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