RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT ─ AND SAFE ─ SUMMER

Whether you need swimming lessons, plan to grill out or playing with your pets,here are steps you should take to stay safe

DALLAS, TEXAS June 5, 2023 — As we all head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather this summer, the American Red Cross, North Texas Region, offers summer safety tips for you and your loved ones.

"Here in North Texas, many of us enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends swimming, grilling and playing with our pets," said Linda Braddy, CEO, Red Cross North Texas Region. "The Red Cross wants you to avoid any danger no matter what your plans include and offers steps you can follow to have a safe summer." Visit redcross.org/summersafety for more information.

WATER SAFETY Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Unless rescued, it could take as little as 20 to 60 seconds for a drowning person to submerge.

PICNIC, GRILLING SAFETY Summer is a great time to get outside for a picnic or to fire up the grill. Follow these tips to prevent illness and keep everyone safe:

OUTDOOR SAFETY Whether camping or just enjoying the outdoors, follow these tips:

Download the FREE Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the FREE Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find these and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.

About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/NorthTexas or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNTX.