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Red Cross urges safety in 4th of July celebration
Written by Staff Reports   
Friday, 03 July 2009
This Fourth of July, friends and loved ones all across the country will gather to celebrate our nation's independence. If your traditions include fireworks, barbecues, or relaxing days at the pool or beach, the American Red Cross can help you prevent emergencies and enjoy a safer holiday by offering the following tips: Water safety at the pool and beach
The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. The Red Cross offers swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To find out where lessons are offered or to enroll in a CPR/AED or first aid course, contact the Big Country Region branch office at (325) 677-2622.
Swim in a supervised, marked area with a lifeguard present, and swim with others. Never swim alone.
Enter the water feet first. Enter the water headfirst only when the area is clearly marked for diving and has no obstructions.
Adults should never leave a child unobserved around water. Practice "reach supervision" by staying within an arm's length of young children and weak swimmers while they are in and around the pool, lake or ocean.
Take frequent breaks (about once an hour) where everyone gets out of the water, drinks water, reapplies sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) and rests.
If you are caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current. Once you are free, turn and swim toward shore. If you can't swim to the shore, float or tread water until you are free of the rip current and then head toward shore.
Watch out for the "dangerous too's": too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuous activity.
Post CPR instructions and directions to call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number in the pool area.
Keep toys away from the pool when it is not in use. Toys can attract young children into the pool.
If a child is missing, check the pool first. Go to the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom, and surface, as well as the surrounding pool area.
Firework safety
There are nearly 9,000 emergency room-treated injuries associated with fireworks a year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission. You can enjoy these Fourth of July staples safely by doing the following:
• 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.
• Stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays.
Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.
Safe Grilling
Nothing says summer quite like the smell of barbecue. Make sure safety is a key ingredient in your Fourth of July by reading the following tips for safer grilling:
• Use gas and charcoal barbecue grills outside only.
• Position grills far from siding, deck railings, overhanging branches and house eaves.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
• Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using grills.
• Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.
For more safety tips or to register for a water safety, first aid or CPR/AED course, visit www.redcross.org. The American Red Cross wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 July 2009 )
 
 
 

 A-U-S-T-I-N what does that spell Austin! Go Austin. - Nate Gamez and Trista Gonzales
 
Hey there hornets! Just a little something to let you all
know how very proud we are of you. You have never last hope or faith in your
abilities. No matter how this saturday goes, you are all winners both on and off the
field. We will be there rooting our hearts out loud and proud! All the way Big
Blue!!! - Ronnie, Brandy & Brentyn Covington
 
GO HORENTS!!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS! - Kevin & Melissa Gillespie
 
Congratulations for an incredible season...I know some
Martin's and Pickett's who are "busting buttons" and glowing with pride...you're the
best!!! - Georgan Hausenfluke
 
C'mon Hornets.  Sting those Coyotes and send them home
howling in pain.  We know you can do it.  We are proud of you.  Keep up the good
work.  You are all winners!! - The Allreds
 
LUV YA BLUE!! Win or Lose, you boys have made our community
VERY PROUD!! Your sportmanship has been awesome this year!  What a wonderful group
of Christian Athletes we have.... SO PROUD!! What an honor it's been to shoot the
games right beside you this year!! ALL THE WAY!! GO GET THAT TITLE BOYS!!! Luv YA!
- Mitzie Johns
 
Congratulations Hornets!  We're proud of you and support you
all the way!  Good Luck! - Jarod & Abigail Bowen
 
Go Hornets!  We are so proud of you!! - The Taylor family
 
Just wanted to say how proud I was of the Highland Hornets
and their fantastic season. The team continues to surprise me with each game. Not
only have I been impressed with their athletic talent and the way they give their
all to the last second, I have been impressed with how they conduct themselves on
and off the field. Go gettem Saturday, Big Blue! - Kimberly Gray 
 
 Sweetwater Athletes, It is great to see the
number of athletes competing at the high school level, both boys and girls. Always
strive to be the best not only in Sweetwater but whereever you go.  A good attitude,
good work ethics, the desire to compete are three vital aspects of competing as an
athlete.  You can build strength, speed and quickness but you cannot build desire,
that comes from within.  Seniors good luck in  your ventures, underclass men/women,
work hard and prepare for the upcoming season.  GO MUSTANGS!!!!  - Coach G Palafox

 

Stang fans, keep the faith in your team and your head coach.
Slaughter and his staff will improve these kids abilities and have them ready for
district and the playoff. Go Stangs    Thanks, Downtown or as Stormy Allen would
refer to me as Browny - Eddie Brown
 
MUSTANGS!True Mustang Fans believe and support
you, no matter if you have a win or a lose.Believe in yourselves and
mostly in your team.You make us proud, by just taking the
field. - Benita Crain
 
 Mustang Pride! Every Friday Night!! Mustangs Win!!!
Fight Fight Fight!!!! - Ofelia Guzman
 
Go Mustangs! Win or lose, Sweetwater supports you
and is very proud of all of you. Hang in there! - Rachel Rivera
 
Mustangs though I am far away I still think about you Every
Friday Night!  I will always be a Mustang Fan!  Stay Proud and Fight Hard! Get out
there and HIT SOMEBODY! - Ajuan Fritz
 
 

 

 



 


 

 

 

 


 

 




 

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