Stop the Bleed Day. The quick action of trained bystanders can stop life-threatening bleeding. #borderrac #stopthebleedtx #call911 #tourniquets #americancollegeofsurgeons
Be extra cautious during the hot days! Remember to keep hydrated and take breaks in a cool area. Heat Exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Heat Stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed #CDC
May is Stroke Awareness Month, 80% of all strokes can be prevented, don't wait call 911, BE FAST! #strokemonth #befast #besafe #call911 #americanstrokeassociation
As summer activities approach, be sure to designate water watchers. One person is not enough when doing multiple activities. Accidents happen in a flash! be water smart. #watersafety #poolsafety #summersafety #aap #healthychildren
Safe Storage. All guns in your home should be locked and unlocked, with ammunition locked separately . Make sure children and teens can’t access the keys or combinations to lock boxes or gun safes. #gunsafety #prevention #AAP
Making sure guns are stored safely is especially important when school is out, and children are spending more time at home. This means locked and unloaded, with ammunition stored separately. Just talking to your child about the dangers of firearms is not enough. #gunsafety #AAP
A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools, bathtubs, hot tubs and even buckets as well as at the beach or in oceans, lakes. #watersafety
Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children 1 to 4 year of age
About 11 people die each day from drowning in the United States.
Fireworks Safety for Pets, ahead of 4th of July.
🎉Keep them indoors (have an early morning walk)
🎉Give them a safe place to hide (keep blinds and curtains closed)
🎉Drown the noise (play white noise for them)
🎉Keep calm, (if you are calm your pet will also be calm)
There is no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area. If you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm. Remember, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors. Unfortunately, delayed actions lead to many of the lightning deaths and injuries. #noaa
When riding an ATV do not forget to wear:
ATV Helmet, Boots, Gloves, Googles, Long Sleeves &Pants. *Reminder, ATV's are not toys, Never let kids drive or ride adult ATV's, Never drive an ATV on paved roads and never allow more than 1 rider on a single ATV. #ATVSafety
It is common to see a teen mow the lawn as a chore or to earn cash. However, lawn mowers can be very dangerous, and thousands of children suffer severe injuries every year. Keep in mind lawn mowing safety tips. #lawnmowingsafety #tips
Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children and youth aged 1-24 years. Anyone can drown, No one should. #drowningpreventionday #WHO #prevention #safety
Walk, Cycle, or scoot to school. Whatever wheels you are on, be extra cautious. Be alert. Cross at intersections and designated crosswalks. Remember to always wear a helmet when riding a bike and scooter for safety. #backtoschool #roadsafety #studentsafety #bealert
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and team of the four first responders who were lost in the medical transport plane in Chinle, Arizona yesterday.