Red Cross Stories
: Water Safety
Water Safety
January 30, 2014 - This winter, a Canadian Red Cross swim program could be an ideal investment in swimming technique and water safety.
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January 10, 2014 - When winter arrives, so do a lot of favourite holiday pastimes and seasonal sports.
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November 14, 2013 - Even if the temperature has yet to drop below freezing, cold water can present a very particular danger - the risk of hypothermia.
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October 28, 2013 - The success of programs in Canada has spurred the Canadian Red Cross to help out another Red Cross National Society overseas - in China.
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October 14, 2013 - With the following four tips, individuals who are boating can stay safe and ensure that each experience out on the water is rewarding and free of potential emergencies.
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September 20, 2013 - Jonathan and his family wanted to share this gut-wrenching story to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. A must-read.
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August 23, 2013 - Summer is winding down, which means fewer days splashing around in the pool, visiting local lakes or even heading to the sea shore. But for those occasional late-summer scorchers, it's still important to keep water safety in mind.
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August 12, 2013 - We’ve all seen people flailing about and screaming while drowning on the big screen. But the reality is, someone you love could be drowning a few feet away from you and you would never know it, because it doesn’t sound like anything.
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August 02, 2013 -
Each year, tragic and preventable water-related fatalities occur throughout the country during the hot summer months. The Red Cross offers the following tips to keep your family safe.
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July 25, 2013 - Classic summertime activities like swimming in the pool or heading to the beach are certainly fun, but they aren't without their fair share of dangers.
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