SPRING BREAK SAFETY
TIPS
Personal Safety
• Use common
sense and intuition – if something looks wrong, something probably is wrong
• Be conscious of your surrounding
• Don't walk alone if you are in an
unfamiliar place
• Never leave a party alone with
someone you just met
• Don't leave valuables in your hotel
or motel room
• Carry only as much cash as you need –
credit cards and traveler’s checks are safer
• Do not overcrowd elevators – this
often causes a malfunction which will cause you to be stuck
• Do not climb on balconies or sit on
balcony rails – this can lead to fatal falls
• Use caution when crossing roads,
especially if you have been drinking
Alcohol Safety
• Don't drink too
much – drinking increases the probability of becoming the victim of a sexual
assault and other crimes
• Decide in advance what and how much
you will drink
• Plan on how you will refuse drinks
once you reach your personal limit
• Watch out for "rape drugs” –
never leave your drink unattended and don't accept open drinks from strangers
• Do not drive if you have had anything
to drink – use a designated driver or public transportation
• Should a member of your group become
intoxicated, don’t leave that person alone
• If a friend passes out, roll them on
their side to prevent choking, and call 911 immediately
Sun, Sand & Surf
Safety
• Avoid prolonged
sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day – 11am to 3pm
• You can get sunburn even if it is
cloudy
• Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun
Protection Factor) of at least 15, paying special attention to the face, nose,
ears and shoulders
• Wear a hat and sunglasses with UV
(Ultraviolet) protection
• Drink plenty of water,
non-carbonated, and non-alcoholic drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty
• Never swim alone, and be aware of
ocean rip currents
• Be aware of sunstroke symptoms
including hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, and confusion
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