Follow our simple steps to ensure the safety of you, your family and friends when camping in tent or staying in a caravan.
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ensure there is a water supply nearby and know where the firefighting equipment is located on site
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identify the nearest telephone, in case you need to use it in an emergency
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ensure everyone knows how to escape from the caravan or tent, and where they should go once they have escaped
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ensure caravans and tents are at least six metres apart and away from parked cars
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keep a torch handy to help you see in the dark. Never use candles while camping.
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leave children unaccompanied in a caravan – they are particularly vulnerable
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​leave food cooking unattended
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dry clothes over a stove
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store fuel under your caravan or in direct sunlight
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use a barbecue inside a caravan or tent
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cook inside a tent as they are flammable and fire will spread extremely fast
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use candles while camping. Keep a torch handy.
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smoke inside a caravan or tent
If you are staying in a caravan:
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install a smoke alarm. Caravans are confined spaces, so it is vital you get an early warning of a fire. 
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​ensure there is a fire blanket near the cooking area
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consider placing a fire extinguisher near the caravan entrance, but always read the instructions before use
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turn off all appliances before you go to bed
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ensure the caravan is well ventilated and never block air vents
If you are staying in a tent:
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ensure there is at least six metres spacing between tents and parked vehicles
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ensure you have the means to cut a way out of the tent if you need to escape in an emergency
