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How
to be prepared for a safe camping trip
• If you have
any medical conditions, discuss your plans
with your healthcare provider and get approval
before departing.
• If your trip
will be strenuous, get into good physical
condition before setting out.
• It's safest
to hike or camp with at least one companion.
If you'll be entering a remote area, your
group should have a minimum of four people;
this way, if one is hurt, another can stay
with the victim while two go for help.
• Some areas
require you to have reservations or certain
permits. If an area is closed, do not go
there. Find out in advance about any regulations—
there may be rules about campfires or guidelines
about wildlife.
• Pack emergency
signaling devices, and know ahead of time
the location of the nearest telephone or
ranger station in case an emergency does
occur on your trip.
• Leave a copy
of your itinerary with a responsible person.
Include such details as the make, year and
license plate of your car and when you plan
to return.
Checklist
•
Water
• Candle and
matches
• Cell phone
• Compass
• First-aid
kit
• Food (bring
extra)
• Flashlight
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Map
• Pocket
knife
• Waterproof
matches or matches in a waterproof tin
• Foil (to use
as a cup or signaling device)
• Pocket mirror
(to use as a signaling device)
• Prescription
glasses (an extra pair)
• Prescription
medications
• Radio with
batteries
• Trash bag
(makes adequate poncho)
• Water purification
tablets
• Whistle (to
scare off animals or to use as a signaling
device)
Tips from smokeybear.com
When
planning a trip to an outdoor area, you
should first develop an outdoor safety trip
plan to make sure you are traveling to a
safe environment, and that you are prepared
with the proper equipment to help keep the
environment free of accidental wildfire.
1. Know
your area.
It is important to be familiar with the
area you are traveling to – if camping,
you should make sure to plan an escape route
should you need to evacuate the area.
2. Develop
a checklist.
By following a few simple rules and reminders,
you can help keep our outdoor park and woodland
areas safe.
3. Are
fire or travel restrictions in effect?
Call the local Fire Department, Forest Service,
BLM, State or other Federal Agency to make
sure the area you are traveling to is restriction-free.
4. Weather
Predictions.
If you are traveling during fire season,
it is best to avoid potentially dangerous
weather patterns.
5. Select
your campsite wisely.
You should always use existing campsites
and established fire rings when camping
or building a fire.
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