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Stay safe over summer - St John

Written by  Staff Reporters
Summer is typically one of the emergency service’s busiest periods with Christmas Day 2023 seeing St John respond to 1,527 incidents across the country. Summer is typically one of the emergency service’s busiest periods with Christmas Day 2023 seeing St John respond to 1,527 incidents across the country.

Hato Hone St John is urging Kiwis to have a safe summer this year.

Summer is typically one of the emergency service’s busiest periods with Christmas Day 2023 seeing St John respond to 1,527 incidents across the country.

Andrew Everiss, Hato Hone St John district operations manager – Auckland, says falls and back injuries were the most common reason for callouts, making up 11%.

This was closely followed by chest pain (10%) and breathing problems (10%).

“On New Year’s Day this year, one of our busiest days of the year – our ambulance crews responded to 1,720 callouts around the country,” Everiss says.

“We urge everyone as they get set for the holidays, to think about the safety of their nearest and dearest before they leave home,” he says.

Tips for a safe summer

  • If you are drinking alcohol, have a glass of water between each drink to stay hydrated.
  • Motorists should eliminate distractions, drive to the conditions and follow the speed limit.
  • If you’re boating, wear a correctly fitted life jacket, tell someone where you’re going and know your location.
  • If swimming or going to the beach, keep an eye on children in your care at all times and swim between the flags.
  • Consider the weather when heading outdoors. It can change quickly so be prepared to change your plans if needed and let someone know where you’re going. If hiking, take a distress/personal locator beacon with you.
  • Remember to apply sunblock and seek shade during the hottest part of the day.

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