Summer Safety from The Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Stay safe around bodies of water!
The American Red Cross’ water safety suggestions include:
· Provide close and constant attention to children in or near water.
· Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone.
· Designate a “water watcher” whenever in a group setting.
· Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone.
· Do not rely on the use of water wings, swim rings, inflatable toys or other items designed for water recreation to replace adult supervision.
· If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers to prevent unsupervised access to the water.
· Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well and what to do in a water emergency.
· Know how and when to call 9-1-1 – Seconds count!
· Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit.
· Enroll in CPR/First Aid course to learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies.
Whether it be a pool or Long Island Sound, enjoy summer responsibly and don’t let a trip to the hospital spoil your summer fun.
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