1. are done playing.
Infants can drown in
just a few inches of
water.
 Have a telephone
nearby and
appropriate
emergency numbers
posted.
 Remove all toys when
you leave the pool.
Toys may attract chil-
dren to the unattended
pool.
Stay safe and enjoy the
Summer!
https://safety.army.mil/
multimedia/
CAMPAIGNSINITIATIVES/
NationalSafetyMonth2013/
tabid/2411/Default.aspx
Summer is finally here, and
with it comes hazards unique
to this cherished time of
year. As the weather warms
and Soldiers, Army civilians
and Family members take to
roads and waterways for
some well-deserved down
time, they will be exposed to
risk more often than they
might think. It's critically
important to prepare them
now for what lies ahead.
Pool Safety
 If you have a pool at
home, and young
children install a fence.
The fence should be at
least four feet high and
have a self-closing,
self-latching gate that
has a locking mechanism
beyond a child’s reach.
 Cut overhanging tree
limbs and remove
chairs or ladders from
the pool area to prevent
children from climbing
over the fence that
surrounds the pool.
 Keep grates and drain
covers in good repair
and secured in place.
Alert your family and
guests to stay away from
these devices, as the
suction from drain
outlets can be strong
enough to cause
entrapment of hair or
body parts, which can
potentially cause a
person to drown.
 Make sure you know
infant and child CPR!!
Be Safe and Smart
While Swimming
 Supervision is a must.
Follow the 10/20 rule
when you’re at the pool.
The 10/20 rule states
the supervising adult
needs to position
themselves to be able to
scan the pool every 10
seconds, and reach the
water within 20
seconds.
 Always have rescue
devices, such as
UL-LISTED life
preservers, nearby.
 Flotation devices, toys
and inflatable
swimming aids are not
safety devices. They
are toys and can easily
puncture and deflate.
 Always drain wading
pools after children
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Summer
Safety
1
Grilling Tips 2
Moving Safety 2
Child/Youth
Supervision
Policy, Ft
Hood Reg
210-48
3
Recipe 3
HPC
Overview &
Resource
Guide
4
“ T H E G R E A T E S T
W E A L T H I S H E A L T H ! ”
S U M M E R S A F E T Y = S U M M E R F U N
June is National Safety Awareness Month
June 2013
III Corps and Fort Hood
Health Promotion Newsletter

2. S A F E G R I L L I N G T I P S
P A G E 2S U M M E R S A F E T Y = S U M M E R F U N
It is Summer Time! For most that means it is
time for outdoor grilling. Ensure you and your
family are safe before grilling and consider a
few safety tips:
1. Read the owner's manual.
2. Grills are for outside, only.
3. Use in well-ventilated area.
4. Keep grill stable.
5. Follow electric codes.
6. Use long-handled utensils.
7. Wear safe clothing.
8. Be ready to extinguish flames.
9. Consider placing a grill pad or splatter mat
beneath your grill.
10. Never leave a grill unattended once lit.
11. Stay away from hot grill.
12. Don’t move a hot grill.
http://www.hpba.org/consumers/barbecue/general-
grilling-safety
Have a Safe Summer!!
·
Have a plan for children. Keep young children
occupied and away from trucks, cars and
walkways.
· Get rid of flammables before you move. Do
not pack any combustible items.
· Have a first aid kit handy. Just in case
someone needs to be patched up don't
packed it away.
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/crisis-
prevention?content_id=270562
Are you planning a do-it-yourself
move this Summer??
Here are some tips you can use to ensure that your
family is safe while packing your home.
· Pack Boxes for safe handling. Put heavier
objects in smaller boxes and wrap sharp
objects in paper.
· Dress appropriately on moving day. Wear good
shoes and use work gloves.
· Lift Properly. Always use your legs and not your
back to lift heavy objects.
· Pace Yourself. Go slow and take plenty of
breaks.
· Use moving aids. Rental trucks come with
dollies and you can purchase inexpensive
furniture slides from hardware stores.
· Load your truck correctly. Put the heavier
objects in the front of the truck and tie down
anything that can move.
· Have food and water readily available. To
keep hydrated keep bottled water on hand and
snacks available for energy.
Q U I C K S A F E T Y T I P S W H E N M O V I N G

3. I I I C O R P S & F O R T H O O D R E G 2 1 0 - 4 8
C O N T R O L A N D S U P E R V I S I O N O F C H I L D R E N / Y O U T H
P A G E 3S U M M E R S A F E T Y = S U M M E R F U N
Parents are accountable for the conduct of their minor
children; unsupervised children are subject to at-risk
behaviors. Parents are liable for damages caused by
negligent or unlawful conduct of their children.
—Children 10 years-old and under will have direct
supervision (line of sight) by an adult, parent, Child,
Youth & School Services Child Development Center
(CDC) or School Age Services (SAS) site staff. While
walking to and from school, children in grades
pre-kindergarten through 1st grade must have direct
supervision by an adult or parent.
—Children 11 and 12 years old will have monitored
supervision and may be left unattended for no more
than 6 hours, between the hours of 0600 to 2100,
during a 24-hour period. Parents must ensure that the
child is capable and knowledgeable in handling emer-
gency situations.
—Teenagers, between the ages of 13-15 years, may be
left unattended between the hours of 0600 to 2100, but
not to exceed 8 hours during a 24-hour period.
Teenagers, between the ages of 16-18 years (and still
in high school), will not be left unattended for more than
12 hours during a 24-hour period.
State of Texas Law
Texas Penal Code Section 22.041: Abandoning
or Endangering Child
Under Texas law, leaving a child at home and
putting a child in a type of position that could
compromise the safety or well-being of the child is
considered child abandonment.
—Describes child abandonment as a situation
where an adult leaves a child in any place for a
certain length of time without making arrangements
to provide reasonable and necessary care for the
child.
Texas Penal Code 22.10: Leaving A Child In A
Vehicle
—A person commits an offense if he/she
Intentionally or knowingly leaves a child in a motor
vehicle for longer than five minutes knowing that
the child is younger than 7 years of age and not
attended by an individual in the vehicle who is 14
years of age or older. — An offense under this
section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Fort Hood Police Department 287-4001
your local police department
and Family Advocacy Program 287-CARE (2273)
Nutrition
Per serving: 168 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g
mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 41 g carbohydrates; 1 g
protein; 1 g fiber; 59 mg sodium; 2 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C, phytochemicals.
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 2 fruit
Ingredients
 2 cups seltzer
 2/3 cup frozen raspberries
 2 sprigs fresh mint
 3 ounces raspberry-flavored syrup, or
Chambord
Ice cubes.
Preparation
Combine seltzer, raspberries, mint and raspberry-
flavored syrup (or Chambord) in a small pitcher.
Pour over ice.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/raspberry_spritzer.html
R E F R E S H I N G R A S P B E R RY S P R I T Z E R

4. III Corps HQ Building # E231 B
1001 761st Tank Battalion Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Phone: 254-288-0379
E-mail:
hood.3c.healthpromotion@conus.army.mil
About Health Promotion
Health Promotion integrates and
consolidates all prevention, well-being,
holistic programs and initiatives through
the Health Promotion Council, which
Identifies gaps and overlaps in health and
well-being services in order to support
Ready and Resilience and Fort Hood
Community Needs.
Community Resource Guide
Please visit www.hood.army.mil/resources
for the Community Resource Guide, a
Health Promotion initiative intended to
serve the Total Army Family here at
Fort Hood—Soldiers, Family Members,
Civilians, and Retirees.
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