A camping trip should be an adventure, chock full of excitement, but the right kind of excitement. No accidents. No burns. No poison ivy. KOA wishes you a safe trip, and the best way to stay safe is to be smart about preventing injuries and be prepared for common accidents that may occur.
NOAA’s National Weather Service Tips
Provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service
Weather conditions can change rapidly when traveling and camping. Learn more about severe and emergency weather situations by clicking on any of the links below. Find out how you can prepare yourself for these situations if you encounter them.
| Earthquakes Flash Floods Hurricanes |
Lightning Landslides & Mudslides Rip Currents |
Severe Thunderstorms Tornados Tsunamis |
Emergency Information Sheet
Print this emergency contact sheet and fill out information for each person. Keep these numbers close at hand in your Trip Book or glove compartment.
Fire Safety
As Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent forest fires!” Learn why the number of wildfires is on the rise and what you can do to prevent them from happening.
First Aid Instruction Sheets
Be prepared for the most common injuries with these easy-to-follow first aid instructions. Also, learn sensible strategies for preventing injuries in the first place. Store these instruction sheets in your Trip Book or first aid kit for easy access in case of an emergency.
Home Safety While You’re Away
A list of simple suggestions to make your home look lived-in while you’re gone.
Motorcycle Safety
Travel safer in groups
Poisonous Plants
Leaves of three, let them be! Learn to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. This fact sheet also provides tips for preventing rashes.
CORTAID® provides information on poisonous plant treatment – click here for information.
RV and Car Safety
A collection of KOA articles on safety while traveling by RV or car.
Sun Safety
One of the best things about camping is enjoying the outdoors and having fun in the sun for days on end. Learn the basic facts about sun exposure and how to protect yourselves from sunburn. For the skeptical teen, KidsHealth.org provides an interesting history of tanning in popular culture and offers tips for getting that golden glow without damaging your skin.
Water Safety
Common Sense Counts.