Make Water Safety a Priority This Summer

The American Red Cross issues information about water safety With pools opening over Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross is alerting parents to the importance of water safety. It is advised

Who:
Reporters, Editors and Feature Writers

What:
Aquatic Safety and Preparedness

Where:
Information fond on RedCross.org at the following links:

Water Safety Story:http://www.redcross.org/article/0,1072,0_312_7753,00.html

Water Safety Tips: http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/aquatics/faq.htm

Water Safety Video: www.videobluemoon.com/default.php?token=07666f1dc1d425403afb085603a8ab5a

Water Safety Audio: Will be available for Saturday a.m. drive use on the press page of RedCross.org by clicking on the "Audio Downloads for Radio" link.

Why:
To create an awareness around aquatic safety.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at
CONTACT: American Red Cross Public Affairs, +1-202-303-5551

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Source: American Red Cross

Web Site: http://www.redcross.org/
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