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First responders: Bystanders instrumental when someone is struck by lightning
Published: July 29, 2021 6:13 PM EDT
Updated: July 29, 2021 6:28 PM EDT
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Lightning struck five people on Southwest Florida beaches over the past few weeks. One of those victims, a 17-year-old boy, died from his injuries in the hospital. While strikes can be deadly, the emergency response after the initial hit can save a life.
First responders told us the first thing you should do is grab your phone and call 911 if you witness someone struck by lightning to get paramedics on their way.
Our trained rescuers then want to quickly get you and a possible victim under cover in case lightning strikes again.
American Red Cross pushes lifesaving knowledge during CPR and AED Awareness Week
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You never know when you ll be called on to help save someone s life.
National CPR and AED Awareness Week, which runs from June 1-7, is all about making sure as many people as possible have access to potentially life-saving knowledge. This is probably not top of mind for everybody in the community but we all see each and every day in the area that there, unfortunately, are situations that call for somebody to be able to use those skills, said Jonathan McNamara of American Red Cross Virginia. We want to make sure that as many people as possible have that training so, if they need it, they can respond effectively.
Winter Youth Kickball Kids just playing kickball for fun over their Winter Break is a great thing. Supervision will be provided to help organize teams and to help settle the “out/safe” discussions. Get the kids outside for some fresh air and recreation. Kids ages 7–12 years old at Riverside Park Baseball Diamond 1, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1–2:30 p.m. Fee is $3/youth. COVID-19: Please measure your child’s body temperature to ensure that no fever is present. Bring your own water bottle. Kickballs will be changed/sanitized between innings. Pre-registration is required by noon on Monday, Dec. 28 and is currently being accepted at https://watertownwi.recdesk.com or by printing the registration flyer from our website at www.ci.watertown.wi.us and dropping it off in our secure drop box at the Park and Recreation Department Office, 514 S. First Street.