Recreation Safety Tips

Check out the safety tips below for various activities and what safety precautions you should take or items you may need!

Biking

• Wear a helmet and reflective clothing
• Follow the rules of the road
• Ride with traffic
• Know your limits when mountain biking
• Keep your bike in good repair
• Drink fluids & eat high-energy food

Hiking

• Flashlight & Extra Batteries
• Metal Cup
• Waterproof Matches
• Whistle/Signal Mirror
• Extra Water & Food
• Tell Someone Your Route
• First Aid Supplies
• Be Aware of Altitude Sickness
• Space Blanket
• Compass
• Area Maps
• Knife

Lightning

• Watch the clouds for changes
• Remove a metal frame backpack
• Descend the mountain
• Stay away from water
• Squat on toes if you are in the open
• Know CPR

Playground

• No kicking rocks, gravel, etc.
• Stay low on swing-sets
• One at a time down the slide
• Avoid clothing with strings
• Play on age appropriate equipment

Inline skating/Scootering

• Knee pads
• Helmet
• Wrist guards
• Elbow pads

School Sports Safety

• Wear protective, properly fitting equipment
• Play on a safe surface
• Don't forget to warm up and cool down
• Proper conditioning
• Good nutrition and lots of fluids
• Pre-participation physical exam

Skiing or Snowboarding

• Wear proper clothing
• Wear a helmet
• Yield to uphill skiers
• Stay in control
• Do not exceed your skill level
• Be aware of avalanche danger

Water Sports

• Wear a personal flotation device
• Always swim with a buddy
• Alcohol and water sports don't mix!
• Turn off boat when boarding or dismounting
• Enter water feet first
• Learn to swim