LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2020 — Memorial Day weekend traditionally means taking a road trip, enjoying family barbecues or that first dip in the ocean or pool. But this year will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, offers safety tips you can follow.
As Los Angeles County begins to reopen, know what precautions to take in public setting.
WATER SAFETY Many public pools and beaches may be closed. Follow the guidance of state and local officials. Make sure the area is designated for swimming. Once there, maintain social distancing, both in and out of the water, between you and people who don’t live with you. If you don’t think your child can do this, come up with another activity.
GRILLING SAFETY Summer is a popular time for grilling family meals at home. Yet grilling fires spark more than 10,000 home fires on average each year. To avoid this:
HELP SAVE LIVES THIS SUMMER Give blood, platelets or plasma—we’re all in this together! Visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule your donation.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Red Cross has several resources to help you prevent and respond to summer emergencies.
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/la or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossLA or @CruzRojaLA.