When someone has a water emergency such as someone disappearing under the waves or in the pool or drowning they look to the lifeguard for help. The American Red Cross understands the importance of lifeguards as well as the importance of water safety and emergency response which is why the offer training classes and information on their website. These programs are free and can save lives. In order for these and other programs and services to continue the American Red Cross depends on money, blood and car donations to keep them going. If you’ve got an older car that you don’t really have much use for and are having trouble deciding what to do with it, you should consider donating your car to your local American Red Cross chapter. The proceeds from car donations go towards emergency preparedness and prevention and training programs. You car donation can be the difference between someone’s last breath during a water emergency and the breath that saves their life. Not to mention that when you donate a car you get a tax deduction so you’ll breathe easier as well come tax time.
Protect yourself this summer by knowing what to do and the best and safest ways to beat the heat. Most will try to avoid or cope with the warmer weather by going to the beach or the pool but you should know the basics of water safety before you venture out. Luckily, the American Red Cross has a few tips on how to not only stay safe in the heat but also how to be safe in the water. The basic water safety tips are fairly obvious; things like making sure a child is never left unattended in or near water, always going to a place that has a life guard, and making sure at least one or both parents are present when a child is in the water. However, even when following the rules and being cautious in or near the water accidents can and do happen causing emergencies that require immediate response but you can minimize the chances of these events by being informed and prepared just take a look on your local chapter’s website.
Source: http://www.seva-redcross.org/WaterandSummerSafety.htm
