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UPCOMING SAFE KIDS DAYS in MARCH

-March 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm – Safe Kids Day presentations at the Open House of the Boys and Girls Club of Conejo and Las Virgenes. Over 200 families have been invited to attend this event.
Location: Los Cerritos Middle School Club
1980 E. Avenida de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

- March 27th from 3:30-6:00pm- Safe Kids Day at the Boys and Girls Club of Ventura. Between 100-150 youth expected to attend.
Location: Robert Addison Center (Westside)
1440 Olive Street
Ventura, CA 93001

High school club members with the American Red Cross of Ventura County have embraced this program as they undergo Basic Aid Training (BAT) and learn to educate children ages 7-12 in basic safety skills. Youth volunteer teams are assigned to safety stations and conduct fun and interactive demonstrations in: basic first aid, choking prevention and response, water safety, fire safety, street safety, and lost and found. Descriptions for each unit are below:

Basic First Aid – students learn the first rule for every emergency; understand the four-step Emergency Action Plan; know some things they should do in an emergency, when to get help, how to get help, and what to do until help arrives. They are also presented with some first aid tips for small wounds and nosebleeds.

Choking Prevention and Response – students learn some ways to prevent choking in addition to first aid procedure for choking infants.

Water Safety – students learn some ways to prevent drowning; safety precautions and rescue procedures for swimming and boating.

Fire Safety – students learn ways to prevent fires; understand the importance of controlling air flow to fire; develop a fire escape plan that includes family meeting place and escape routes; know what to do if there is a fire in their home; know some ways to prevent burns; know how to classify burns and how to give first aid for burns.

Street Safety – students learn some ways to prevent motor vehicle injuries; know the importance of using safety belts, cycling helmets, and knee pads; know the rules for school bus safety and identify the danger zone; know some ways to prevent bicycle injuries and know bicycle safety rules.

Lost and Found – students learn some ways to prevent getting lost; know how to make a preparation plan for the wilderness; know appropriate safety and rescue measures if lost.

This event is hosted by the American Red Cross of Ventura County Youth Services Program. Please direct any questions to (805) 987-1514 ext. 304 or youthvc@usa.redcross.org. Space is limited so don’t miss out!

American Red Cross of Ventura County Celebrates Red Cross Month . . .

Camarillo, Calif. – March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross of Ventura County is celebrating with a series of special events taking place throughout the County.

Several area businesses are participating in the month-long celebration creating opportunities for the local chapter to receive donations to help serve Ventura County residents throughout the year. Element Coffee in Camarillo participated in the celebration on March 7, donating 20% of the proceeds received that day to the American Red Cross of Ventura County.

Topper’s Pizza at 2100 Saviers Road in Oxnard will contribute 20% of its profits to the Red Cross on March 18 during the hours of 5-9 p.m. Angelo’s Chicken Shack at 1775 E. Daily Drive in Camarillo is also stepping up on March 24 and will donate 20% of the proceeds received from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Camarillo Young Professionals Group is hosting a Casino Night on Friday, March 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ventura. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated directly to the local chapter.

In addition, the American Red Cross of Ventura County is running a campaign during March, “Casual Attire Day.” To participate, companies and organizations can work with their employees to set up a casual wear day in exchange for a $5 donation to the Red Cross.

Last year, the American Red Cross of Ventura County responded to 55 single family home/apartment fires and trained over 24,000 individuals in lifesaving skills such as CPR and First Aid. Over 5,000 people were trained in disaster preparedness. The local chapter supported nearly 6,000 military personnel and their families upon deployment and return from active duty.

“With the current economic conditions, we especially rely on donations to meet the needs of the community in times of disaster,” stated Chris Johnson, CEO of the American Red Cross of Ventura County. “Every donation counts to help ensure that we can continue to effectively train, respond and prepare for disasters in our County,” he added.

Residents are invited to partake in the many events taking place throughout Ventura County in March. Donations can also be made through the website at www.arcventura.org. To participate in the Casual Attire Day, contact the American Red Cross of Ventura County at 805-987-1514. In addition, the American Red Cross of Ventura County continues its Quilt of Caring program through June 30^th and individuals can also donate to the chapter by purchasing a square for the quilt, which will be completed this summer.

Since 1917, the American Red Cross of Ventura County has been meeting needs throughout the communities it serves. Each year, more than 1,200 local volunteers respond to more than 50 local disasters, teach tens of thousands of individual’s vital lifesaving skills, and support the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. The American Red Cross is not a government agency.