How To Stay Safe At A Festival
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This summer saw the highly anticipated return of the festival. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, festivals and other large social gatherings were put on hold. It was touch and go on whether they would be up and running this year. But much to everyone’s delight – they were! Thousands of Brits took to the fields to dance, camp, and party the night away. Thankfully, the festivals were a raging success and lived up to expectations.
However, festivals can often feel quite intimidating. The immense crowds and unfamiliar territory can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Reading about festival safety before you go will prepare you for any difficult situations. So, here are ways you can stay safe at a festival.
Stay hydrated
As festivals typically sit within peak summertime, temperatures should be warmer than average. You will normally be sat or stood in the sun for most of the day. So, you must stay hydrated. Taking your water bottles is a necessity when packing your festival bag. If you run out, there should be generously distributed water refill stations scattered around the festival. So, make sure you take advantage of these and don’t go thirsty.
Get your bearings
Often, festivals will provide a map of the area so attendants can see where they’re going. On here you should see the main stages, food tents, emergency tents, campsites and exit/entrance. Once you have set up camp, note where that is on the map and find your bearings. Whether you take a stroll around the camp or just keep a map on you – give yourself peace of mind by knowing your boundaries.
Use the medical tent
If you begin to feel ill or faint – get yourself to the medical tent. It’s better to be safe than sorry in every situation. The last thing you need is feeling ill amongst a crowd of people. So, get help if you feel you need it.
Respect safety barriers
Safety barriers are there for a reason. Respect them and, they will keep you safe. For example, if you are queuing or at the front of a crowd, they will stop you from coming to any harm. However, don’t worry if you get pushed over them, there will always be a bouncer there to help you to safety.
Use a buddy system
A buddy system is a great way to manage the safety of you and your friends. Allocate a pair or group of people to look out for one another. Also, organise a recognisable meeting spot. So, if anyone gets lost or separated from the group, they will easily find their way back to safety.
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