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Check weather forecast and dress appropriate for outdoor activities.
Wear hats, long sleeve loose clothing, and sunscreen between 11-3 p.m. during summer months to avoid heat illness and sunburn.
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Keep extra water in your vehicle.
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Keep food, water, flashlight and a blanket in your car.
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Stay hydrated throughout the day, especially when engaging in strenuous activities. e.g. biking, hiking,outdoor sports.
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Monitor children and older friends and family when outdoors for heat illness and sunburn.
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When swimming, always assign one adult to supervise and monitor children. Never assume someone is watching them. Drowning is an avoidable death.
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When using parks for camping, picnicing, hiking or boating, always ask park attendants for emergency numbers and park location in case you need help.
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Ensure your cell phone works in parks or outdoor settings. Carry first aid supplies in your backpack.
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Have an emergency plan in case you need help while on highways, at the cottage, or in a park.
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When visiting smaller communities make a note of emergency numbers, local hospital emergency room locations, hours and phone contacts.