By Caroline Hroncich
Following the segment, we asked Diana Price, Red Cross aquatics specialist, a few more questions about water safety, CPR and her experience on the "set" of Good Day New York.
What are some helpful tips people need to know about
how to stay safe in and around the water this summer?
Diana: The most important thing is to swim in a supervised area.
It’s also important for parents to keep a close eye on their
children, whether there is a lifeguard present or not. Make sure you have safety equipment and
a phone around your home pool. When the pool is not being used
keep fences up, and have alarms to notify you if
someone falls in. Another good tip is to remove any items that would be
attractive to a young child, like a toy, from the pool. So
the child doesn't accidentally fall in the water. Vigilance is the most important
thing.
How can someone become CPR certified?
Diana: Take an American Red Cross class. People can go to
www.redcross.org, put in a zip code and find classes in their area.
If someone’s not CPR-certified, what can they do to help
in a situation where someone is unconscious or not breathing?
Diana: If someone not breathing, even if you are CPR-certified, the first thing to do is to call 911 to get help to you as quickly as possible. If someone is not CPR certified, they can do the ‘hands-only compressions’ that Lipica talks about
in the clip. But the most important thing is to call 911, and get
advanced care as quickly as possible. The most important equipment you can have
near any kind of water is always a phone, so if you need to call 911 you
can easily do that.
What was the best part about taking part in the Good Day New York water safety segment?
Diana: Being given the opportunity to explain water competency. It’s such an important skill; it’s not just about being able to jump in the water, you have to be able to jump in the pool, bring yourself up to the surface, tread water, float on your back and swim at least 25 yards. That’s how you know that you’re water competent. And remember, even though you may be deep water safe, you should still never swim in an unsupervised area.
Thanks to Diana and Lipica for their excellent work on this segment. For more information about CPR training or tips on how to stay safe this summer, visit us online.
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