Ticks
A tick commonly found in our area
This makes sure you never swim alone
What is the Buddy system?
This device helps you navigate on a hike
What is a : compass, a map, a gps device
When this occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees F. or higher within 10 to 15 minutes
What is Heat Stroke?
A rattlesnake will not normally do this unless it feels in danger
What is Attack a person or pet when not threatened?
a tick can carry these two diseases
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia?
This will keep you afloat in the water
What is a life jacket?
This will keep your skin from overexposure
This symptom may indicate Heat Stroke that could be confused with intoxication?
What is Confusion, altered mental status, and/or slurred speech?
to make your yard less desirable to rattlesnakes, do this-
What is eliminate rodents and debris piles?
this common tool can remove a tick from your skin
What is a pair of curved tweezers?
Water and Electricity don't mix, therefore
What is Don't go Swimming in a lightning storm!
This common tool has many uses
What is a Knife or multi-tool?
These symptoms of heat stroke are very serious and need immediate attention.
What are loss of consciousness, seizure, or very high body temperature?
To prevent startling a rattlesnake in your yard, do this-
this motion helps gently remove the tick
What is pull backwards gently and firmly using a steady pressure?
What is learning to swim?
Should you stay longer on your hike than anticipated, these two things will assist survival
What is food and water?
First thing to do if you find someone with heat stroke
What is call 911?
This pet might be in danger of snakebites
What is a dog or cat?
After removing the tick, do this
What is Wash your skin and hands with soap and water?
This kind of thinking could save your life
What is Know your Limits? (Don't swim farther or hold your breath longer than you are able.)
In case the weather turns nasty, have this along
What is extra clothing?
Things to do for heat stroke while help is on the way
What is cool person with shade, water, wet clothing, cool air?
this helps us see rattlesnakes if we are we are out after dark
What is a flashlight?