• Be alert. Make sure you are aware of your surroundings. If you have a purse or a bag make sure it is secure and safe.
• Carry a bottle of anti-bacterial sanitizer. Where there are crowds, there are germs. Use sanitizer after using the restroom, before handling food, or anytime you touch any questionable surface.
• Choose a rendezvous point. Before heading out designate a meeting area in case you get separated from your friends and family.
• Use the buddy system. Make sure you are with your buddy at all times and seek help if your buddy needs it.
• Bring water. We want to celebrate the Miami Heat, not come down with a case of heat exhaustion. Drink plenty of cool fluids throughout the day, but avoid those that contain caffeine, alcohol or a high sugar content, since they actually contribute to dehydration and make a heat-related illness worse.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen. Protect yourself from the sun and don’t forget to re-apply sunscreen often. You can also bring a hat to be protected from the sun’s harmful rays.
• Squash bites and stings. Don’t forget to apply bug spray so you will not be bothered by pesky critters.
• Be weather wise. Check the forecast before heading out. Bring raincoats and umbrellas if it will rain. If it starts to lightning seek shelter immediately.

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