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25/06/2013
Irish Coast Guard Launches Safety Campaign
The Irish Coast Guard has launched a summer water safety campaign designed to protect children on beaches and near coastlines.
The Coast Guard is distributing thousands of free waterproof wristbands under the 'Give us a Hand' campaign. Parents or guardians can write their phone numbers on the wristband so that lifeguards, emergency services or members of the public can contact the child's parents if the child becomes lost or becomes separated.
The wristbands have been made available to Irish Coast Guard Volunteer Units for distribution through schools, lifeguard stations and maritime community events around the country
The wristbands carry a message reminding the public to call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard for beach, water or cliff emergencies.
(CD/JP)
The Coast Guard is distributing thousands of free waterproof wristbands under the 'Give us a Hand' campaign. Parents or guardians can write their phone numbers on the wristband so that lifeguards, emergency services or members of the public can contact the child's parents if the child becomes lost or becomes separated.
The wristbands have been made available to Irish Coast Guard Volunteer Units for distribution through schools, lifeguard stations and maritime community events around the country
The wristbands carry a message reminding the public to call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard for beach, water or cliff emergencies.
(CD/JP)
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