Red Cross Stories : water-safety
water-safety
Winter swimming lessons could be a great investment for warmer weather
- This winter, a Canadian Red Cross swim program could be an ideal investment in swimming technique and water safety.
Know the facts about ice safety this winter
- When winter arrives, so do a lot of favourite holiday pastimes and seasonal sports.
Hypothermia and the dangers of cold water: Stay informed to stay safe
- Even if the temperature has yet to drop below freezing, cold water can present a very particular danger - the risk of hypothermia.
An eleventh-hour rescue
- Jonathan and his family wanted to share this gut-wrenching story to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. A must-read.
Drowning: A silent killer
- 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.
Are Canadians underestimating the risk of drowning for children?
- 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.
Swimming lessons are for life
- An average of 400 Canadians drown each year. While the ability to swim is important, swimming skills alone aren’t always enough to save a life.
Five ways to stay safe at the beach
- From splashing around the shores to spreading out on the warm sand and soaking up some much-needed sunshine, the beach offers a variety of activities both for you and your family.
Picking the right flotation device for your child
- PFDs and lifejackets can provide a layer of support to children and adults in the water, and they may protect them drowning or other swimming-related incidents.
The Canadian Red Cross accepted into the International Life Saving Federation
- In 2012, the Canadian Red Cross was accepted as an associate member of the board of directors of the International Life Saving Federation.
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