Summer Picnics – Safe and Fun for Everyone
Red Cross Offers Seasonal Safety Tips
Newton, NJ June 29, 2010 — With summer upon us, people are hosting outdoor parties, picnics and barbecues. Picnics can however, have more hazards than just ants. The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers the following safety tips to help keep people safe.
Beware of Insect Stings: If you have known allergies to insect stings, be sure to carry your insect sting kit. Avoid wearing clothing with floral patterns that may attract insects. If you are stung, use a credit card to sweep away the stinger.
Ticks: If you find a tick, remove it by pulling steadily and firmly. Grasp the tick with fine-tipped tweezers, as close to the skin as possible, and pull slowly. Wash area and apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment. Watch area for infection. See a physician if you see signs of a rash in that area.
Keep cold foods cold: Especially dairy foods should be kept cold to avoid food poisoning. Also do not store perishable foods in the car where temperatures are usually hotter than outside the car.
Grills: Keep children away from grills and lighter fluid. If someone is burned, follow these first aid steps:
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Stop the burning by putting out the flames or removing the victim from the source of the burn.
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Cool the burn. Apply large amounts of cold water (not ice) immediately.
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Cover the burn loosely using dry, sterile dressings or a clean cloth.
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Call 911 or your local emergency number.
Weather: Listen to your local television or radio forecasts. Get inside if severe weather approaches. Secure items that could be blown in wind and become dangerous.
Take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR course today. Knowing how to respond can help save a life. Following is the summer course schedule.
On Saturday, July 10th a Babysitter’s Training course is being offered from 9:30am to 4:00pm at the Main Branch of the Sussex County Library. Registration for this class must be completed through the Red Cross office prior to July 10th. The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 – 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. The fee for this course is $65.00
On Wednesday, July 14th an Infant and Child CPR class will be offered from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Attendees will learn the skills needed to provide care for infants and children in the case of breathing emergencies, and perform CPR. The fee is $55.00
On Monday, July 19th a First Aid course will be offered from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This course is intended to teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The fee is $45.00.
On Thursday, July 22nd a Babysitter’s Training course is being offered from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 – 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. The fee for this course is $65.00
On Saturday, July 24th an Adult, Child and Infant CPR training course is being offered from 9:00am to 4:30pm at the Main Branch of the Sussex County Library. Registration for this class must be completed through the Red Cross office prior to July 24th. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee for this course is $70.00
The full CPR for the Professional Rescuer class is being offered from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, August 2nd and 3rd. Participants must attend both nights. This course includes the latest science on CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and participants will learn how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants, how to use an AED on an adult or child victim of cardiac arrest, the proper use of personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens and other diseases from spreading and more. Registration is required – NO WALK-INS will be accepted.
On Monday, August 9th an Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee is $50.00.
On Saturday, August 14th a Babysitter’s Training course is being offered from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 – 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. The fee for this course is $65.00
On Monday, August 16th a First Aid course will be offered from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This course is intended to teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The fee is $45.00.
On Tuesday, August 24th an Infant and Child CPR class will be offered from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Attendees will learn the skills needed to provide care for infants and children in the case of breathing emergencies, and perform CPR. The fee is $55.00
On Saturday, September 11th a Babysitter’s Training course is being offered from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The Babysitter’s Training course has a unique interactive, educational format that tasks youth, ages 11 – 15 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care. The fee for this course is $65.00
On Tuesday, September 14th an Infant and Child CPR class will be offered from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Attendees will learn the skills needed to provide care for infants and children in the case of breathing emergencies, and perform CPR. The fee is $55.00
On Saturday, September 18th an Adult CPR/AED course will be offered from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. The course imparts the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathing emergencies, perform CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The fee is $50.00.
On Thursday, September 23rd a Standard First Aid course will be offered from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This course is intended to teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The fee is $45.00.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.sussexredcross.org or call our office at 973-579-1600.
