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Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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Date: July 02, 2014 02:22PM
Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
http://fairfaxcity.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/red-cross-offers-july-4-safety-tips
Contact: Cheryl Kravitz
Director of Communication
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region
Cell:301-580-8905
Red Cross Issues Safety Tips For 4th of July Holiday
Safely enjoy the beach, the fireworks and the backyard barbecue!
June 27, 2014: It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever people have planned, the American Red Cross wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe.
FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. If someone is setting fireworks off at home, they should follow these safety steps:
•Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging.
•Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
•Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
•Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."
•Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
•Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials.
•Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.
GRILLING SAFETY Every year people in this country are injured while using backyard charcoal or gas grills. Follow these steps to safely cook up treats for the backyard barbecue:
•Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.
•Never grill indoors – not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area.
•Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill.
•Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.
•Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.
•Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
•Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using grills.
BEACH SAFETY If someone’s visit to the shore includes swimming in the ocean, they should learn how to swim in the surf and only swim at a lifeguarded beach, within the designated swimming area. Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards. Other safety tips include:
•Keep alert for local weather conditions. Check to see if any warning signs or flags are posted.
•Swim sober and always swim with a buddy.
•Have young children and inexperienced swimmers wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
•Protect the neck – don’t dive headfirst. Walk carefully into open waters.
•Keep a close eye and constant attention on children and adults while at the beach. Wave action can cause someone to lose their footing, even in shallow water.
- RIP CURRENTS Rip currents are responsible for deaths on our nation’s beaches every year, and for most of the rescues performed by lifeguards. Any beach with breaking waves may have rip currents. Be aware of the danger of rip currents and remember the following:
•If someone is caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until out of the current. Once free, they should turn and swim toward shore. If they can't swim to the shore, they should float or tread water until free of the rip current and then head toward shore.
•Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures.
Additional water safety tips are available at redcross.org/watersafetytips
SUN PROTECTION Limit exposure to direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. Reapply sunscreen often. Remember to drink plenty of water regularly, even if not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. Protect the eyes by wearing sunglasses that will absorb 100 percent of UV sunlight. Protect the feet - the sand can burn them and glass and other sharp objects can cut them.
During hot weather, watch for signs of heat stroke—hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing. If it’s suspected someone is suffering from heat stroke:
•Call 9-1-1 and move the person to a cooler place.
•Quickly cool the body by applying cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin (or misting it with water) and fanning the person.
•Watch for signs of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.
DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Another thing you can do is download the free Red Cross first aid and swim apps which puts expert advice at your fingertips. The apps are available for direct download from the Apple or Google Play for Android app stores.
GIVE BLOOD The American Red Cross asks blood and platelet donors to help prevent a summer shortage by making an appointment to roll up a sleeve around the Independence Day holiday. With blood and platelet donation appointments currently lower than what is needed to maintain a sufficient blood supply, donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNCR.
Attachments:
http://fairfaxcity.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/red-cross-offers-july-4-safety-tips
Contact: Cheryl Kravitz
Director of Communication
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region
Cell:301-580-8905
Red Cross Issues Safety Tips For 4th of July Holiday
Safely enjoy the beach, the fireworks and the backyard barbecue!
June 27, 2014: It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever people have planned, the American Red Cross wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe.
FIREWORKS SAFETY The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. If someone is setting fireworks off at home, they should follow these safety steps:
•Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging.
•Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
•Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
•Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."
•Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
•Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials.
•Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.
GRILLING SAFETY Every year people in this country are injured while using backyard charcoal or gas grills. Follow these steps to safely cook up treats for the backyard barbecue:
•Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.
•Never grill indoors – not in your house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area.
•Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill.
•Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.
•Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.
•Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
•Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using grills.
BEACH SAFETY If someone’s visit to the shore includes swimming in the ocean, they should learn how to swim in the surf and only swim at a lifeguarded beach, within the designated swimming area. Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards. Other safety tips include:
•Keep alert for local weather conditions. Check to see if any warning signs or flags are posted.
•Swim sober and always swim with a buddy.
•Have young children and inexperienced swimmers wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
•Protect the neck – don’t dive headfirst. Walk carefully into open waters.
•Keep a close eye and constant attention on children and adults while at the beach. Wave action can cause someone to lose their footing, even in shallow water.
- RIP CURRENTS Rip currents are responsible for deaths on our nation’s beaches every year, and for most of the rescues performed by lifeguards. Any beach with breaking waves may have rip currents. Be aware of the danger of rip currents and remember the following:
•If someone is caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until out of the current. Once free, they should turn and swim toward shore. If they can't swim to the shore, they should float or tread water until free of the rip current and then head toward shore.
•Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near these structures.
Additional water safety tips are available at redcross.org/watersafetytips
SUN PROTECTION Limit exposure to direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15. Reapply sunscreen often. Remember to drink plenty of water regularly, even if not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. Protect the eyes by wearing sunglasses that will absorb 100 percent of UV sunlight. Protect the feet - the sand can burn them and glass and other sharp objects can cut them.
During hot weather, watch for signs of heat stroke—hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing. If it’s suspected someone is suffering from heat stroke:
•Call 9-1-1 and move the person to a cooler place.
•Quickly cool the body by applying cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin (or misting it with water) and fanning the person.
•Watch for signs of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.
DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Another thing you can do is download the free Red Cross first aid and swim apps which puts expert advice at your fingertips. The apps are available for direct download from the Apple or Google Play for Android app stores.
GIVE BLOOD The American Red Cross asks blood and platelet donors to help prevent a summer shortage by making an appointment to roll up a sleeve around the Independence Day holiday. With blood and platelet donation appointments currently lower than what is needed to maintain a sufficient blood supply, donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNCR.
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Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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H7Kvn
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:41PM
•Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
IT SAYS THAT ON THE BOTTLE
IT SAYS THAT ON THE BOTTLE
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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6PvT3
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:42PM
BEACH SAFETY
don't get run over by hipster copys in 4 wheelers like that chick in FL suing the precinct
don't get run over by hipster copys in 4 wheelers like that chick in FL suing the precinct
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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GMCwH
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:44PM
FIREWORKS SAFETY
they aren't asking they are TELLING , they are "push and shove gov". they fine and arrest you for possessing , purchasing , and using fireworks except for sprinklers
they aren't asking they are TELLING , they are "push and shove gov". they fine and arrest you for possessing , purchasing , and using fireworks except for sprinklers
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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Pro Tips
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:44PM
Don't try to launch bottle rockets from your ass.
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
Posted by:
VtbHL
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:46PM
GRILLING SAFETY
get the grill real hot THEN clean it, dummy - lookup how to best do it
cook the food well don't send your guests home ill, better yet if your unsure get kosher hot dogs and don't risk it (can't beleive they forgot that !!! )
get the grill real hot THEN clean it, dummy - lookup how to best do it
cook the food well don't send your guests home ill, better yet if your unsure get kosher hot dogs and don't risk it (can't beleive they forgot that !!! )
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
Posted by:
VhdPF
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:47PM
FUCKING LIAR
Protect the eyes by wearing sunglasses
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most sunglasses are from china and DO NOT block UV (they lie) most kinds of damaging rays get through. your eyes are fooled by dimmness and thus more damaged
Protect the eyes by wearing sunglasses
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most sunglasses are from china and DO NOT block UV (they lie) most kinds of damaging rays get through. your eyes are fooled by dimmness and thus more damaged
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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kbW7M
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:49PM
SUN PROTECTION
NEVER use UV blocking tan lotion it's a lie
use the great protector, Zinc lotions
or even something mud based
NEVER use UV blocking tan lotion it's a lie
use the great protector, Zinc lotions
or even something mud based
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
Posted by:
FXTJh
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:49PM
RED CROSS
we'll spend that charity money making sure you buy chinese crap and aren't quite prepared for safety !
we'll spend that charity money making sure you buy chinese crap and aren't quite prepared for safety !
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
Posted by:
hbvJY
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:50PM
bring two candles. you never know !
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
Posted by:
3tGv7
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:51PM
be prepared to extinguish fires of grill and fireworks
know the address yoru at, so you can call 911
know the address yoru at, so you can call 911
Re: Red Cross Offers July 4 Safety Tips
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j9PdM
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Date: July 02, 2014 07:52PM
DOWNLOAD OUR APPS
i suggest you don't
i suggest you don't