Have a few different methods to communicate – cell phone, tablet, calling card for a landline phone. The Red Cross has safety steps to follow:ġ. If summer plans include places where crowds may gather, such as at an amusement park or concert, people can expect to wait in lines and possibly face extra security measures, along with getting separated from their group. Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to help keep the chef safe. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.ĥ. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill.Ĥ. Never grill indoors – not in the house, camper, tent or any enclosed area.ģ. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.Ģ. Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use. To avoid this, the Red Cross offers these grilling safety tips:ġ.
Download the app for free by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at /apps.Ī recent Red Cross survey showed three in five adults have walked away from a grill while cooking, one of the leading causes of grilling fires which cause more than 9,000 home fires on average each year.
Download the Red Cross Swim App for kid-friendly games and activities and water safety information for parents and caregivers of young people learning how to swim. Designate a ‘Water Watcher’ to keep a close eye and constant attention on children and weaker swimmers in and around the water until the next Water Watcher takes over.ĥ. Swim as a pair near a lifeguard’s chair – everyone, including experienced swimmers, should swim with a buddy in areas protected by lifeguards. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when on a boat and if in a situation beyond someone’s skill level.Ĥ. Adults- actively supervise children and stay within arm’s reach of young children and new swimmers. Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers, keep a constant eye for any water dangers such as portable splash pools/slides, buckets, and bathtubs.Ģ. A variety of water safety courses and resources are available at /watersafety.ġ. Everyone should be able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then get out of the water safely. The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy the season and offers safety tips you can follow all summer long.īefore going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water smart.” This starts with learning to be safe, making good choices, and learning to swim to at least achieve the skills of water competency. The official start of summer is here, signaling the time for outdoor summer fun. Accidents happen – learn First Aid and give blood to help those in need
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