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Planning is the key to safe camping
By JOY DACHS
jdachs@paragoulddailypress.com
By JOY DACHS
jdachs@paragoulddailypress.com
Summer is here.
It is the time of year when swimming pools are full of people and state parks are full of campers. But while enjoying a summer vacation, there are several things one should consider to keep their families safe this summer.
Always check with the park or camping area in advance in order to get an idea of what should be packed and what should not.
Campsite safety is often a hard thing to prepare for. Since the time is spent among nature, it is difficult to predict an animal approaching or bad weather. That is why it is always important to come prepared.
Here are some items that should be taken on every camping trip:
• Matches
• Extra clothing
• Compass
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Radio with batteries
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Water
Another important thing to keep in mind while camping is keeping your food safe. The United States Department of Agriculture website adds that foodborne illnesses can be an unwelcome souvenir.
Always keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. Meat and poultry products may contain bacteria, and must be cooked to destroy it. Most bacteria will not grow rapidly at temperatures below 40 degrees or above 140 degrees. Bacteria can multiply rapidly at any temperature between the two. Always keep foods in a cooler until they are ready to be eaten or cooked.
Never drink water from a stream or lake. Natural water sources can contain bacteria that will make a person very ill. Always take bottled water, and if there is none available, make sure any water collected from a stream is boiled or purified before drinking.
Foods recommended for camping include peanut butter, canned meats, dried noodles and soups, beef jerky, dried fruits and nuts, and powdered milk or fruit drinks.
jdachs@paragoulddailypress.com
Summer is here.
It is the time of year when swimming pools are full of people and state parks are full of campers. But while enjoying a summer vacation, there are several things one should consider to keep their families safe this summer.
Always check with the park or camping area in advance in order to get an idea of what should be packed and what should not.
Campsite safety is often a hard thing to prepare for. Since the time is spent among nature, it is difficult to predict an animal approaching or bad weather. That is why it is always important to come prepared.
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• Matches
• Extra clothing
• Compass
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Radio with batteries
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Water
Another important thing to keep in mind while camping is keeping your food safe. The United States Department of Agriculture website adds that foodborne illnesses can be an unwelcome souvenir.
Always keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold. Meat and poultry products may contain bacteria, and must be cooked to destroy it. Most bacteria will not grow rapidly at temperatures below 40 degrees or above 140 degrees. Bacteria can multiply rapidly at any temperature between the two. Always keep foods in a cooler until they are ready to be eaten or cooked.
Never drink water from a stream or lake. Natural water sources can contain bacteria that will make a person very ill. Always take bottled water, and if there is none available, make sure any water collected from a stream is boiled or purified before drinking.
Foods recommended for camping include peanut butter, canned meats, dried noodles and soups, beef jerky, dried fruits and nuts, and powdered milk or fruit drinks.
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