| Have you ever been on a camping trip and had | | | | area before you leave and familiarize yourself |
| an unexpected event or weather surprise you? | | | | with a route to the nearest emergency facility. |
| Many people have and some of those even lost | | | | Weather is another important event to take into |
| their lives because they did not know what to do | | | | consideration when planning your trip. Not having |
| or did not have a plan. Camping trips require | | | | the knowledge of how to deal with specific |
| preparation beyond packing your sleeping bag and | | | | weather situations and not having a plan are |
| camping tent. Several necessary items to have | | | | inviting disaster if nature unleashes her furry. |
| before going on a camping trip are first aid | | | | Make sure you know where the nearest shelters |
| supplies and knowledge, knowing where the | | | | or ranger stations are located and be aware of |
| nearest emergency medical facility is located, and | | | | any low areas where rising water could cause |
| having a contingency plan for bad weather. These | | | | problems. It is also a good idea to bring a weather |
| are all items that can save your life and make | | | | radio to receive any weather updates should one |
| your trip much more enjoyable. | | | | of these situations arise. Before you leave check |
| Unfortunately first aid supplies and knowledge | | | | the weather forecast and have a plan for any |
| usually are not packed with all of the other | | | | weather situations you might encounter, and you |
| camping equipment. Camping trips can deliver | | | | will be prepared for any situation you might |
| many surprises such as a sprained ankle, lightning | | | | encounter. |
| strike, or broken bone. You should be prepared | | | | Having the proper camping gear and a weather |
| for such events by having basic first aid skills and | | | | radio along with proper planning will give you piece |
| supplies. I also suggest bringing a book on first aid | | | | of mind for a safe and enjoyable trip. With a little |
| as a supplemental source of information in case | | | | preparation and forward thinking you will be able |
| you encounter a situation you have not | | | | to handle any emergency situation that might |
| encountered. You should also be familiar with the | | | | occur in a timely manner and might possibly save |
| location of any ranger facilities or medical | | | | your life. Enjoy the outdoors, but make sure you |
| treatment facilities in case you are in need of | | | | respect what she can deliver. |
| their services. I suggest doing a search of the | | | | |