Water Safety – If someone falls through the ice
American Red Cross North Carolina
12-28-2024
Seeing someone fall through the ice can be terrifying but knowing what to do can save a life. Here are the steps to follow:
Call for help from others around you and call 911
Reach or Throw, Don’t Go!
Reach or throw: If you can reach them safely on solid ground, extend an object such as a hockey stick, tube, sled, scarf, or broom. Throw a rope or something that floats and tell them to hold on
Once rescued, help the person get into a warm place as quickly as possible.
Seek immediate medical attention after rescue.
Dive into Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program here: redcross.org/watersafetyforkids
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