Lifesaving Mnemonics to Know




 
 

5.Save Someone From Drowning With ‘Reach, Throw, Don’t Go’
When someone is drowning, you should never jump in to rescue them. Instead, remember “Reach, Throw, Don’t Go”:
Reach. Reach for the person as you lie on your stomach so you’re not pulled into the water. If you can, try to use a long item that the person can grab.
Throw. Throw an item that floats.
Don’t go. Don’t jump into the water. Even if you think you can save yourself and the person, don’t jump in unless you have a float.

 

6.Avoid Poison Ivy With ‘Leaves of Three, Let It Be’
You can recognize poison ivy from its three leaflets. Think of “Leaves of three, let It be.” Another plant called Virginia creeper looks like poison ivy, but has five leaflets. You can remember that with, “Leaves of five, let it thrive.”