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🎓 Campus Safety: Know the B.A.S.I.C.s

College brings new freedom, new routines, and new environments.
A little situational awareness can help students enjoy that independence more safely.

The B.A.S.I.C. Protocol is a simple way to remember five habits:

B - Bearings: know your terrain
Know your campus
Identify safe routes, emergency blue lights, security stations, and well-lit areas

A - Awareness: stay vigilant
Head up, phone down
Know where the exits are
Pay attention to your surroundings
Trust your instincts

S - Safety Tools: always ready
Keep a personal alarm or whistle immediately accessible, not buried in your bag
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Commuters should consider keeping a car escape tool within reach

I - Informed & Connected
Share your schedule with someone you trust
Save campus security in your favorites
Use security escorts when needed

C - Companions: strength in numbers
Use a buddy system, especially at night and at parties
Watch each other's drinks
Establish a code word for uncomfortable situations
Never let an intoxicated friend walk home alone.

And remember: see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to campus security.

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Stay Sharp and Safe!

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☀️ DURING A HEAT WAVE: PROTECT YOURSELF. PROTECT OTHERS.

When temperatures soar, small decisions can make a big difference.

✅ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat.�
✅ Stay in the shade and limit strenuous activity.�
✅ Drink water regularly, don't wait until you're thirsty.�
✅ Keep your home cool by closing blinds, using fans or cool compresses, and staying in the coolest room. Space blankets can also help keep heat out through windows.�
✅ Check on older adults, vulnerable neighbors, and anyone working outdoors.

❌ Avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine, and heavy meals.
❌ Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle—even for a minute.�

Heat-related illness can develop quickly, but it's largely preventable with the right habits.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay Sharp and Safe.

This infographic is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

☀️ BEFORE THE HEAT WAVE: PREPARE WHILE IT'S STILL COOL

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather hazards, but it's also one of the most predictable.

A few minutes of preparation today can make a big difference when temperatures rise.

Before the next heat wave:
✅ Check weather alerts.
✅ Plan outdoor activities around the heat.
✅ Identify cool places nearby (libraries, malls, community centers).
✅ Stock extra drinking water for your family, pets, and vulnerable neighbors.
✅ Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related illness before someone needs help.

Preparation is about making simple decisions before they become urgent.

Stay Sharp and Safe!

This infographic is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

Heat wave

🌡️ The National Weather Service issues heat alerts to help you act before conditions become dangerous.

🟡 Excessive Heat Watch:�Dangerous heat is possible within the next 24–72 hours. Now is the time to review your plans and prepare.

🟠 Heat Advisory:�Dangerous heat is expected soon. Limit strenuous outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable family members and neighbors.
Issued within 12 hours of heat wave, maximum heat index 100°F+ (38°C+) for 2+ days, nights above 75°F (24°C).

🔴 Excessive Heat Warning:�Stay indoors if possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
Issued within 12 hours of heat wave maximum heat index 105°F+ (40.5°C+) for 2+ days, nights above 75°F (24°C).

Thresholds may be lower in cooler regions.

💡Heat index is the temperature the body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined.

Stay Sharp and Safe!

This infographic is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

Wildfire smoke can affect your health long before flames are anywhere near your home.

Even when the sky looks clear, smoke particles can irritate your eyes and lungs, worsen existing health conditions, and pose a greater risk to children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with heart or respiratory diseases.
One of the best ways to protect yourself is to monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI) and adjust your activities accordingly.

Awareness is preparedness. A quick check today can help you make safer decisions for yourself and your family.

👉 This infographic is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

Stay sharp and safe.

The danger doesn't end when the flames are gone.

After a wildfire, hidden embers, unstable debris, hot ash, and poor air quality can still pose serious risks.
Before returning home, wait for official clearance. Then take your time, wear appropriate protective equipment, and stay alert for hazards that may not be immediately visible.

Recovery is not a race.
A few extra precautions today can prevent injuries tomorrow.

👉 This checklist is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

Stay sharp and safe.

When a wildfire threatens your area, hesitation can be dangerous.

If authorities order an evacuation, or if you feel unsafe, leave early. Waiting until the last minute can put you, your family, and first responders at greater risk.
If you evacuate, wear protective clothing, keep your vehicle closed to smoke, and follow official evacuation routes.
If you must shelter in place, secure your home, stay indoors, and monitor emergency information closely.

In a wildfire, preparation gives you options. Calm action helps you use them.

👉 This checklist is an extract from Pocket Prep – Edition 2, coming soon.

Stay sharp and safe.