As Canadians prepare to open their cottages or go camping this long weekend, we want to share these Red Cross tips to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.
Learn the essentials with Red Cross – our Wilderness & Remote First Aid course and Red Cross Swim lessons will provide you with the knowledge and skills to keep you and your family safe all summer long.
Have a great long weekend, everyone!
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Protect your skin: wear sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) and reapply regularly. Skin can burn even when the sun doesn’t feel hot. - Prevent mosquito and insect bites: pack insect repellant, dress in long-sleeved tops and long pants and avoid using highly scented products.
- Plan for the unexpected: carry a first aid kit in your vehicle so supplies for cuts, scrapes and bites are always handy. Different sizes and style are available to suit a variety of needs.
- Get the app: download the Red Cross first aid app to ensure essential first aid information is at your fingertips. There’s no data use when accessing the app - that means it can be used even when you have no reception.
- Know your surroundings: be careful in unexplored areas, remember to take a flashlight when venturing out after dark and tell someone when you’ll return.
- Stay safe on the water: always wear a lifejacket when on a boat or other watercraft - even if the water seems shallow. Open water is often unpredictable as waves and water temperature are variable.
- Never leave children unsupervised: an adult who can swim should actively watch children around the water at all times.
- Exercise caution around fires: place a stone barrier around campfires or bonfires to ensure everyone stays a safe distance away and ensure all embers are out before leaving the site.
Learn the essentials with Red Cross – our Wilderness & Remote First Aid course and Red Cross Swim lessons will provide you with the knowledge and skills to keep you and your family safe all summer long.
Have a great long weekend, everyone!
