As many families in Puerto Rico enjoy summer vacations by spending time at pools, beaches, and water parks, the Puerto Rico Red Cross offers tips to prevent accidents and tragedies. Most child drowning deaths occur in residential pools during non-swimming hours or when unexpected. The American Red Cross has a free water safety program for children called 'Longfellow’s WHALE Tales', which teaches children from pre-school to fifth grade how to be safe around water.
When swimming at the beach, it's recommended to only swim at beaches with lifeguards and within designated areas. The Red Cross also provides tips for safe grilling, as it causes over 10,000 home fires per year on average. For camping trips, it's essential to know the skill level of the group members and their surroundings.
The Red Cross shares these tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.