States have started sending in their proclamation forms. It’s a great way to show that you are being socially responsible and that you are promoting water safety and fun in your state. Ideas for using the State Proclamation form in … Continue reading →
Every safe swimmer needs rules! Follow these swimming rules from our partners for a safe, enjoyable swim season:
Learn to swim well. Almost two million people of all ages learn to swim each year with Red Cross programs.
Always closely supervise children whenever they are near any body of water.
Weak or inexperienced swimmers should wear U. S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets anytime they're around water.
Know how to respond to an emergency (including lifesaving CPR skills), how to tell if a swimmer is in distress or is drowning, and how and when to call for emergency help.If you have a pool or hot tub, keep lifesaving gear handy.
Always have on hand a ring buoy, life jackets, rope, pole or other object that can be used to help a person in trouble.
Be sure to have a first aid kit, cordless phone and emergency contact information by the pool.
Contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information on learning to swim, water safety, home pool safety, first aid and CPR classes. For more information on how to stay safe in the water this summer, visit www.redcross.org.
