American Red Cross Kicks Off the Summer with Safety Advice

Discounted Courses Available to Commemorate CPR & AED Awareness Week

As the Memorial Day weekend officially means summer to many of us; North Texans look forward to outdoor activities at local pools and lakes. Yet accidents can happen if families take a vacation from safety. The good news is that most water tragedies can be prevented, if everyone remembers the basic rules of water safety.

“The Chisholm Trail Chapter would like to remind everyone to have fun this summer without taking a vacation from safety,” said Candace Williams, Director of Health & Safety. “The Red Cross wants to equip people with the information and skills they need to prevent tragedies and save lives.”

According to a recent Red Cross survey, one in two Americans claim to have had a near-drowning experience in their lifetime. Nearly half of the survey respondents will take part in a water-related activity this summer at places where there will be no lifeguard present. If more Americans knew how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), more lives could be saved. The Red Cross recommends that at least one person in every household and place of business receive this training

In honor of National CPR/AED Awareness Week (June 1-7), the Chisholm Trail Chapter will hold discounted Adult CPR & AED classes where you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to respond with confidence to life-threatening situations. All classes will be held at 1515 S. Sylvania Ave. in Fort Worth and cost $45, discounted from the normal $65 fee.

Monday, June 1: 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, June 5: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

To register for one of these courses, please call (817) 336-8710. For more information about summer and water safety, please visit us online at www.chisholmtrail.redcross.org.

Survey Methodology
Telephone survey of 1,002 U.S. adults 18 years and older on March 20-23, conducted by CARAVAN®, Opinion Research Corporation. Margin of error is +/- 3.1 percent at the 95% confidence level.