We are doing a 'Red, White and Do' Day. This is similar to a grub day where people can participate for $2.00 and wear red and white in the office or school and you will receive a sticker for participating. To put a different twist on the usual grub day we are also encouraging the community to do an activity that is health, safety or preparedness related. It does not necessarily have to be Red Cross related. We attach a sheet of the various things one can do.

Things that can be on Red White and Do

Check around house for containers holding standing water

Register for a CPR/First Aid course

Sign up to give blood

Register to become an organ donor

Get your hurricane supplies

Purchase a first aid kit

Purchase a fire extinguisher for your home

Purchase a smoke detector for your home

Check your medicine cabinet for expired medications

Get a physical

Buckle up

Check your tires on your car, bike and trucks

Have a bell or horn on pedal bike

Clean your roof and/or tank to ensure a cleaner water supply

Volunteer for the charity / church / school of your choice

Visit and spend time with an elderly relative or friend

Drink lots of water – stay hydrated

Start that diet or at least watch what you eat and drink

Don’t drink and drive

Exercise regularly

Learn how to swim

Check your AED machines on a weekly basis

Get rid of unnecessary trash

Dispose of toxic products correctly

Check your smoke alarms and fire extinguishers

Keep clutter to a minimum

Keep to the speed limit

Educate yourself about HIV/AIDS

Just say NO to drugs

Abstinence is the best cure for pregnancy

Quit smoking

Quit drinking

Take a babysitting course

Post emergency numbers in the house or office

Wash hands frequently

Help a neighbour

Introduce yourself to a neighbour

Keep exit and entry points clear of clutter and well lite

Remember to use gloves when coming to the aid of another

Say a kind word to another

Remember to say please and thank you

Check your barbeque gas cylinder

Slap on a hat, slip on the shirt and slop on the cream – get ready for the summer

Always supervise children around water

Never dive into shallow water or unknown water

Never swim alone

Take a self-defense course

Visit an EAP

Go to the dentist

Keep children in the back seat of the car and buckled up

Replace helmets over 5 years old, or those that are cracked or chipped

Children should ride on the back of the bike

Become a more courteous driver

Be aware of pedestrian crossings

Wear reflective gear when walking or riding at night

Update your tetanus shots

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day

Make a will 

Discuss health matters with family members

Take a bone density test

Get a mammogram

Get a prostate check

Never leave burners unattended

Teach your children how and when to call for help

Report a crime that you have witnessed

Keep cleaning supplies & medications out of children’s reach

Never take a lift from strangers

Teach a child stop, drop and roll

Have an emergency escape plan for your home, office and school

Don’t run with food in your mouth

Inspect toys and play equipment to make sure they are safe

Talk to your kids about sex, drugs and alcohol

Listen to your child / children

Play with your child / children

Read with your child / children

Give your car or bike an annual service

Create a fun family night

Reconcile strained relationships

Don’t overload electrical outlets

Get your computer virus protection

Do regular back-up on your computer

Be careful when giving out personal information over the internet

Watch your kids on the internet

Be careful who you give credit / debit card information to

Lock your doors and windows at night

Make a date with your spouse or significant other

Learn a new skill

Be a mentor

Make a donation to your favourite charity, church or school

Respect yourself and others

Moderate your drinking

Spend time outdoors

Perform a random act of kindness

Pull to the side of the road for an ambulance, fire truck or police car

Give up your seat for an elderly person on the bus or ferry

Be aware of the symptoms for heat stroke and heat exhaustion

Help a blind person across the road

Yield to other drivers

Don’t smoke or drink during pregnancy

Be aware of the weather conditions for the day

Know where your evacuation shelters are

Leaving young children home unattended is unsafe

Get out of the water during a thunderstorm

Teenagers should avoid towing passengers

Use lifejackets on a boat

Never let children watch children near water

Update your house and contents insurance

Be careful how much time you spend in the water, because internal body temps will drop

Purchase a hands-free kit for using your cell phone in your car

Be alert when on the water

Avoid bringing glass products to the beach

Be a designated driver

Wear appropriate safety gear on job sites

Wear appropriate safety gear when on a bike, rollerblades or skateboard

Always walk facing traffic

Always walk on a sidewalk where you can