Earlier this summer I moved to Washington D.C., knowing no one else in the city. While moving solo to a new city is exciting, it can also be dangerous if …
Topics: Health & Safety
6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain
By Beth Palma Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …
You Don’t Need a Pool to Learn Water Safety
With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, we’re excited for pools to open and beach trips to commence. As you might guess, we’re keen on making sure you and …
5 Skills to Master Before You Become a College Graduate
By Katelyn Becker, intern With graduation right around the corner, college students are gearing up to enter the work force with a variety of skill sets. Having conquered tough classes, …
“The Best Summer Job” – Q&A with a Red Cross Trained Lifeguard
What could be better than getting paid to spend the days of summer outside at the pool? While we could speculate, we wanted to hear from the source – so …
Are You Ready for an Emergency Away From Home?
We had just sat down for dinner at a restaurant with my in-laws when I smelled something funny. I started to look around in a panic, because that’s the kind of person I …
The 6 Things You Never Thought to Tell House Guests
We’ve all been there. You’re visiting a friend’s home and they run out of toilet paper. Or you stay at your in-laws and want to make a hot beverage in …
Checklist for Moving into a New Home
My family recently moved from the East Coast back to our home state in the Midwest. Being a Red Crosser, I had some tasks in mind as I set up …
Resolve to Be Prepared: 3 Apps to Download Now
With a new year comes new beginnings. When it comes to safety and preparedness, we’ve got you covered. Here are three apps to download now: 1. A must-have for everyone’s …
Top Tips for Parents from a Former Babysitter
Post by Monica Bogan, Red Cross media relations intern As a Red Cross-trained babysitter, this is my busiest time of year, since families often reach out to find babysitters during …