CAMPING SAFETY

A first aid kit is highly recommended for safety. A first aid kit could include adhesive bandages, cotton wraps, alcohol wipes, etc.

RULES FOR SAFETY

• Ask for permission to help an injured person.
• Keep your first aid kit close.
• Use the buddy system when leaving your camping group.
• Don't drink stream water, unless chemically purified.
• Never come closer than 3 feet to a fire.

TREATING INJURY EXAMPLES

• Head injury: put cloth where injury is and wrap it around the head.
• Broken leg: put two sticks on side of leg, use cloth to tighten the sticks unto the leg. Make sure to wrap around foot too.
• Burn: run cloth under cool water and cover burn. Make sure it is not ice.

FOOD SAFETY

• Never throw food in a fire.
• Always clean up your trash.
• Never feed food to the animals.
• Always wash your hands.

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