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Table of Contents

Table of Contents.. ..... .. ...... ...... .. ... .. .............. ........................ ...................... 1 Introduction .. .......... ...... ....... , ..... ... ......... .. ....... ... ..... .. ..... .... ... ......... ....... 2

Rules about the park ................... ..... ...... , .. ... .... .. ..... ... ....... ... .... ....... ... ... .3

How to stay safe in the park .............. ... ..... .. .. .. ..................... .... ....... ...... 4

How to stay safe in the park (continued) .. .... .. .. ... ... ............................. 5

Activity ......... ...... .... .. .. ...... ... ... .. ... ........... .......... ... .... .... ... .... .... ... ......... .. .. 6

What to do in case of an emergency ......... ... ... .. ........................... .. .. .... .7

Activity ...... ........................... .... .......... .. .......... ............ ..... .................. ..... 8

Activity ....... .... .. .. ............... ..... .. .. ..... .. ................ .. ..... .. ..... .. .. .. .... .. ...... .... . 9

Test ....... ... .......... .. .... ..... ... .... ... ..... .... ... .......... ............. .. .. ... ...... .... .... .. ... 10

Test Test your knowledge on water safety with this next activity. Help little Oscar make the right choices before he gets in the water by lining

up the correct answers to the questions.

• Little Oscar wants to go in the lake, but doesn't know how to swim. What should he use before getting in the water?

• Little Oscar has his vest on and he wants to go swimming ,but he is alone. What should he do first?

• Oscar throws a soda can on the ground. What should he do instead?

• Oscar hears thunder. How many minutes should he wait before going back in the water?

• Oscar sees his squirrel buddy in danger. What should he do to help?

1. Throw it in a trash can to keep the park clean and animals safe.

2. 30 minutes if you hear thunder, 60 if you see lightning

3. Throw the flotation device and call 911

4. Life jacket

5. Wait to swim with a friend or family member. Remember to never swim alone.

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Activity

Color in the friends swimming in the river!

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Welcome to Canyon Mouth Park!

On behalf of the National Park Service we welcome you to Canyon Mouth Park! Canyon Mouth Park has many activities for you to enjoy; such as picnic tables, soccer fields, grills and swim

ming! It's important to stay safe in the park by following the

rules. This book will teach you ways stay safe at the park and

prevent accidents in the water! Remember, there is no lifeguard

on duty so swim at your own risk!

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Rules at the Park

Here are some tips to keep the park clean!

Don't litter: There are bins in the park to throw all trash away. Leaving trash on the ground is bad for the environment and animals.

Don't drink out of glass bottles: If a glass bottle breaks it can hurt someone who steps on the glass. Did you know that it takes 1 million years for glass to decompose!

Don't throw trash in the river: It can hurt and even kill the fishes in the river. Dirty water can be harmful to the people who swim in the river.

Don't feed wildlife: Animals have their own food that they eat in the wild. If they eat human food, it is bad for their digestion. They can also get used to human food and be de-

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What to do in case of How to Stay Safe in the an e1nergency Park

• In case of an emergency use ~ the flotation device hanging .;

on the ole. The flotation device is not a toy and is only to be used during mer-

•genc1es.

• If the current catches you, swim diagonally towards

the shore.

• If headed to\Mards r.apids, float with you feet pointed

downstream.

Parents and guardians: Always keep an eye on your children. Kids: Make sure you can always see your parents or guardians.

Never swim alone. Always swim with an adult. Not only is it• Call 911 more fun to swim with other people, but it is also safer. A .I. 7

How to Stay Safe in the Park (continued)

Wait at least 30 minutes from

the last thunder you hear and 60

minutes from the last light

ning you see be-fore getting in

the water.

When worn correctly, the lifejacket will fit snugly, and

won't rise above the

wearer's chin or ears when in the water.

Activit It is very important that you use a life jacket if you don't know how to swim. Help little Oscar find his life jacket so he can go swimming with his friends

and family.

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