Safety

• Do not bring your personal valuables.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you’re going and who’s around you.
• Bring allergy and any required medication with a first aid kit. Being in a new environment can often trigger the unknown.
• Sunscreen and bug spray are your friends. Be sure to reapply as needed and/or required.
• Stay hydrated but don’t leave your drink unattended. Even soft drinks can be spiked.
• Be conscious of your clothing to avoid heat exhaustion, layers can help cool you when needed.
• Bring a portable charger to ensure your mobile is charged on a daily basis.
• Follow well-lit paths at night. Do not venture into darker, quieter areas, you can explore in the daylight.
• Organize a meeting point with your friends and family of where you will be three times a day (e.g. 2pm, 6pm, and 1am) in case you get split up.
• Bring only the cash and cards you need. Make a note of your bank’s emergency number to call if your cards are stolen. Note, not all nationally recognized banks are located in Southern Illinois.
• Report any incident, even near misses, as soon as possible. You may save someone else.

Eye Safety