Today’s safety tip for Outdoor Activities is to carry identification and emergency phone numbers! One easy way to do this is to wear some type of medical alert tag. There are many on the market, so shop around for the one that best meets your requirements.
These tags, whether worn around the neck, on the wrist, or on your shoe laces, will speak for you when you cannot. Injured or unconscious, a medical team can be informed of your name, address, emergency contacts, such as family and physician, and any pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart conditions, and the medication which you are taking. Some companies only offer a basic 4-6 line print of information, yet others will offer an interactive service via phone or internet to access a fully up-to-date emergency response profile about you.
My facility offers fliers with $2 coupons for RoadID (www.RoadID.com); however, there are many good companies out there. Please research and choose one AND WEAR IT whenever you are outside doing something that may not allow you to carry a purse or wallet with your ID cards in them…no matter the season! Any accident: struck by a car, hypothermia, heat stroke, bicycle wreck, diabetic emergency; can occur and leave you confused and helpless. Help someone help you!
Great idea! I have not really thought about that being a part of winter activities or any season for that matter. I guess its just not something that you normally think about when heading out. I may look into purchasing something like that since I am in the heat a lot during the summer. Your tips have been very helpful thus far. :) Thanks!
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