Heat
This is the recommended minimum SPF for sunscreen you should apply before heading outside.
30 SPF
This common, buzzing insect lays its eggs in stagnant or standing water, making it vital to empty backyard birdbaths and flowerpots weekly.
Mosquito
This is the best way to avoid being bitten by ticks, which are commonly found in wooded or grassy areas.
Use insect repellent with DEET, wear long pants/sleeves, and check your body after coming inside
Perishable summer foods like mayonnaise, potato salad, and raw meats should never be left out in the heat for more than this many hours.
2 hours (1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F)
You should always look for one of these trained professionals on duty before getting into a public pool or beach.
Lifeguard
Doctors recommend staying out of the direct sun during these peak hours to avoid sunburns and heat exhaustion.
10 AM - 4 PM
When removing an embedded tick from your skin, you should always use this precise tool to pull it straight out by the head.
Tweezers
To avoid severe ankle injuries and snakebites while trekking over rugged terrain, you should wear this specific type of supportive footwear instead of sandals.
Hiking boots
To ensure food is cooked to a safe temperature and harmful bacteria are killed, you should use this cooking tool.
A meat thermometer
This piece of life-saving equipment is required by law for all boaters and is highly recommended for weak swimmers in deep water.
A life jacket
This type of medical emergency is life-threatening and occurs when the body can no longer regulate its temperature, causing symptoms like a high fever, hot/dry skin, and confusion.
Heatstroke
Wearing this specific color scheme of clothing helps you spot tiny, dark-colored ticks crawling on your body much easier during a post-hike check.
light-colored clothing (or white)
This mandatory, three-word outdoor rule means you pack out every piece of trash, food wrapper, and leftover you bring into nature.
"Leave No Trace"
This is the temperature range (in Fahrenheit) known as the "Danger Zone" where bacteria multiply rapidly, meaning hot foods must stay hot and cold foods must stay cold.
Between 40°F and 140°F
If you hear thunder or see lightning while outside, this is exactly what you should do.
Get out of the pool, go inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle immediately
To prevent dehydration, it is recommended to primarily drink this instead of sugary drinks, juices, or alcohol.
Water
This distinctive, circular rash resembling a target or bullseye is a classic early warning sign of Lyme disease following a tick bite.
Bullseye rash
If you are hopelessly lost in the wilderness, this universal three-word survival strategy advises you to remain exactly where you are so rescue teams can find you.
"stay in place" (or "hug a tree")
You should never use this liquid accelerant on an active fire or hot coals to avoid sudden flare-ups and severe burns.
Gasoline
This dangerous physical phenomenon occurs when cold water rapidly lowers your body temperature, causing a sudden gasping reflex that can lead to immediate inhalation of water and drowning.
Cold water shock