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Tips to Keep Your Beach and Lake Vacations Safe

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 CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Aug. 13, 1999 -- Are you planning a family vacation to the beach or lake for Labor Day?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina reminds you to keep these safety tips in mind when playing around water.

  • Pay attention to water conditions.

  • Swim only at beaches monitored by a lifeguard.

  • Be cautious of the ocean even if it's a clear day because storms well off shore may cause dangerous waves and undercurrents.

  • If you get caught in the undertow, don't swim directly back to land. Swim parallel to the beach and wait until the current subsides. Once you find a calmer spot, you will be able to swim back to shore easier.

  • Remember to wear a life jacket while skiing or operating a motorized craft on the water.

  • Pay close attention to others.

    BCBSNC is the state's largest health insurer, with 1.8 million members and a 66-year history of providing quality, affordable health care coverage for North Carolinians. BCBSNC has earned Commendable Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an independent, non-for-profit organization dedicated to measuring the quality of America's health care.

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSNC can be accessed online at http://www.bcbsnc.com.

    CONTACT: Fred Hartman of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, 919-765-4933

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