Mayor Harris: Outdoor Tips - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday August 22nd, 2019 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Outdoor Tips

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August might have come quickly, but summer is still far from over. If you’re like us, these next few weeks are bound to be busy – a camping trip here, a hike there, some time at the pool in between – but whether you’re spending the night in a sleeping bag or in a poolside recliner, you can’t let your guard down.

Luckily, staying safe is simple, and knowledge can be the difference in an emergency.

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS

Be Ready for the Unexpected

Get the FREE First Aid App. Nobody expects an emergency. Slips, trips, and falls happened to even the most seasoned climbers; bugs can always find that exposed inch of skin to sting. Knowing what to do can turn a stressful situation into a solvable one.

Available free on Google Play and the App Store, the Canadian Red Cross First Aid App is filled with safety tips, instructional videos, and more. Better yet, much of its content is preloaded, so it will work whether you’re in the heart of the city or in the middle of the woods without data.

Features

Simple, step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first aid scenarios.

Fully integrated with 911, so you can call EMS from the app at any time.

Videos and animations to help you sharpen your first aid skills.

Safety tips for everything from severe winter weather to hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes, to help you prepare for emergencies.

Preloaded content means you have instant access to all safety information at any time, even without reception or an Internet connection.

Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your lifesaving knowledge.

Build (or buy) a First Aid Kit

There’s more than one way to fill a first aid kit, but every good kit needs these few basics: bandages, gauze, tweezers, and vinyl/sterile gloves are all essentials. For a full list of what a stocked first aid kit should include, click here.

EXPERT TIP: "Spend 15 minutes before you set out and look at your first aid kit. Often, the times you need it are when you’re stressed, someone has hurt themselves, or the conditions and environment are chaotic. Before you leave, have a look at the first aid kit and make sure you’re comfortable with it."

– Don Marentette, Director, First Aid Programs

Be ready for anything with a pre-made Canadian Red Cross First Aid Kit

Not sure where to start?

Shop the Canadian Red Cross Essential First Aid Kit >

Athlete in the family?

Shop the Canadian Red Cross Basic Sport First Aid Kit >

Taking your kids to the beach?

Shop the Canadian Red Cross Childcare Fanny Pack >

Be Sun Safe

Even if the weather feels cooler than it did in the dregs of July, that doesn’t mean you should skimp on the sunscreen. Even the shade can’t save you from a sunburn, so opt for at least an SPF 30 – and reapply every few hours, especially if you’ve been swimming or sweating excessively.

First Aid Tips for Hot Days >

Be Bug Ready

The mosquitoes are buzzing, and they’ve brought along a few friends: ticks, horseflies and other biting bugs are at their busiest this time of year. The easiest way to avoid getting bit is with long sleeves and pants, but we realize “covering up” and “summer” don’t always go together. So, if you’re still in shorts, avoid heavily scented products, carry an insect repellant, and know what to do if you’re bitten. Scared of Ticks? We can help.

Know Your Surroundings

If you’re going on a hike, consider going old school: bring a map, or a compass, because your smartphone might not always have a connection. If you’re hiking in the evening, bring a flashlight or headlamp, and before you leave, inform someone of your plans so they can help should something unforeseen happen.

Pack Smart

A spare pair of socks can feel like the most lavish luxury if you’re caught in the rain during a hike. An apple could be enough to get you through the second half of your long bike ride.

While we’re not suggesting you bring a full picnic and wardrobe change with you every where you go this summer, some snacks, extra water and spare clothes can make a world of difference without taking up too much space.

When it comes to lifejackets or Personal Flotation Devices (PFD), close by isn’t close enough. If you’re planning on being out on the water, make sure you or your children have on a Transport Canada Approved lifejacket of PFD.

EXPERT TIP: "Be aware of where you’re going. Do your research on which animals are in the area, then you can do a quick search on what to do if there are bears, foxes, or coyotes. It’s good to know ahead of time."

– Don Marentette, Director, First Aid Programs

Summer is best spent outside, so we hope these tips will encourage you to enjoy the outdoors while also preparing you for a possible emergency. To learn more about first aid, or to sign up for a course, visit our website.

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