Health and Safety Services Press Releases.

Have Fun This Holiday Without Taking a Vacation From Safety
June 25, 2003 — Summer, a time when children and parents look forward to outdoor activities at the pool, lake and beach, is officially here and the 4th of July is just days away. Yet accidents can happen if families take a vacation from safety. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone remembers the basic rules of water safety.
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American Red Cross Health and Safety Expert Offers Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
November 27, 2002— As temperatures fall and visions of sugarplums dance in the heads of many, the American Red Cross urges families not to take a “holiday” from safety.
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American Red Cross Presents Certificate of Merit Award to Major James Cusic III
October 7, 2002— On September 11, Major James Cusic III, USAF, called on his Red Cross training in first aid and CPR to save the lives of three people when a hijacked plane struck the Pentagon.
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American Red Cross Offers Lifesaving Water Safety Tips
May 31, 2002 — Now that the summer season is in full swing and fun in the water will be part of gatherings and vacations nationwide, the American Red Cross reminds families to practice water safety to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe in and around the water.
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Red Cross Urges Families to Play It Safe at the Pool
June 26, 2001 — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, families everywhere are using backyard pools for summer fun. In the dash to cool off, home pool safety is often overlooked and children are put in jeopardy. According to the National Spa and Pool Institute, drowning is a leading nationwide cause of accidental death for infants and children.
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American Red Cross Pledges To End Lifeguard Shortage
May 9, 2001 — Beginning this spring, "No lifeguard on duty" signs and restricted pool hours will fade into the past. That's the goal of the American Red Cross, which is pledging to rebuild the diminished ranks of trained lifeguards nationwide.
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