CARNAVAL PREVENTION TIPS 2020 - Ennia

CARNAVAL PREVENTION
     TIPS 2020
  Carnaval is a very festive time of year. Everyone is focused on the fun celebra-
 tions, the streets are filled with people, we stay out late and spend hours in the
sun. But these fun times also come with a few additional risks. Think about things
  like break-ins, car accidents, and even illness. Those things can easily ruin your
                               festive mood instantly.

Were you aware of these risks? To help you prevent these types unpleasant situa-
 tions, ENNIA has created some easy prevention tips for you. Just a few simple
         precautions will help ensure you can enjoy carnaval worry-free!

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Tips for preventing car break-in and car theft during carnaval

Where are you parking your car during the tumba festival or carnaval? Park your car
in a safe, well-lit location, and don’t leave any valuables behind.
Make sure you also think about:

• Tips for parking and locking your car
  • Always park your car in a visible spot, in a well-lit and safe location.
  • Remove all valuables from your car and store them safely at home instead.
  • If possible, park your car in a guarded parking lot.
  • Always be meticulous when locking your car.
  • Never leave house keys or spare car keys in your car.
  • Always completely close your car windows, the hood of your car, and lock your trunk.

• Tips for storing and removing items from your car
  • Never leave any bags in your car.
  • Never leave mobile phones, tablets, laptops and cameras in your car.
  • Make sure that shopping bags (including empty ones!) and clothing items are never visible.
  • Empty your glove box and leave it open.
  • Never store anything under your seat.
  • Take the faceplate off your car radio and bring it with you.

• Tips regarding electronics and securing your car
  • Never leave electronic devices in your car which could easily be found by burglars with
    Bluetooth tools.
  • Get extra protection in the form of a steering wheel lock, gear shift lock, handbrake lock
    and wheel locks.
  • Get a car alarm system and an engine immobilizer.
  • Get a vehicle tracking system (GPS tracking system).
  • Make sure to promptly activate any digital anti-theft systems.

Tips to prevent car accidents after carnaval

 Everyone loves carnaval, don’t you? That’s why the roads get very busy, and car
 accidents are more likely to occur. Make sure you are paying extra attention and
 driving carefully:
 • Make clear agreements with each other about who will drive home.
 • Make sure that the designated driver, the person who will drive home, has not consumed
  any alcoholic beverages.
 • After carnaval, pay extra attention in traffic. Don’t drive fast and keep enough distance
  between your car and other vehicles.
 • Keep in mind that a lot of alcohol is consumed during carnaval, so impaired drivers will
  have a slower response rate, and may drive recklessly.

Tips to prevent hearing loss during carnaval
 The extremely loud music coming from the carnaval parade as it passes you by can
 cause permanent hearing loss. Make sure you protect your ears, as well as your
 children’s ears:
 • Always protect your ears with earplugs. These are available at botika’s (drugstores).
 • Let your children wear oversized headphones if they don’t like earplugs.
 • Put headphones on your children without music; this looks cool, dampens sound, and
   helps protect their hearing.

Tips to prevent dehydration during carnaval
 Dancing in the sunshine: one of the best parts of carnaval! Make sure you are drink-
 ing enough water. The heat, physical exertion, and even alcohol and soda can cause
 dehydration. Make sure you keep these tips in mind:
• Drink water instead of lemonade, soft drinks and beer, because water is by far the best
  way to hydrate your body.
• Do not drink too many soft drinks and other sweet drinks, as these drinks do not help to
  prevent dehydration and can even cause hyperactivity.
• Do not drink too much beer, because beer dehydrates your body.
• Keep drinking a lot of water throughout the day
  to help keep your body properly hydrated.

Tips to prevent heat stroke during carnaval

Festive and smart: wear a cap or a hat. It looks great and you are protected from
the sun. And don’t forget sunscreen. Be extra cautious with your children’s sensi-
tive skin. How? Like this:

 • Use sufficient sunscreen and re-apply frequently.
 • Cover your head with a cap or a nice big hat.
 • Bring an umbrella to protect you from the sun.
 • Try to stay in shaded areas as much as you can.
 • Drink a lot of water, this is the best way to stay hydrated.

Tips to prevent food poisoning during carnaval

Delicious food and refreshing drinks are a big part of carnaval as well. Make sure
the food is still safe to eat! The heat causes foods to spoil quicker, so keep snacks
in a cool location. Not sure if something is safe to eat? Just don’t take the chance.
keep the following tips in mind:

 • Always store meat and other perishable snacks in a cool place.
 • Always make sure smoothies, raw vegetables and salads are served cold.
 • Always make sure hot dishes and snacks are served hot.
 • Choose dishes and snacks that have been prepared in your presence.
 • Do not eat burned or undercooked meat.
 • Do not eat any food that smells or tastes strange.

Tips for safe sex

Carnaval is a celebration of joy and pleasure. But make sure you make smart deci-
sions while having fun! Always practice safe sex to prevent unwanted pregnancy
and sexually transmitted diseases:

 • Always use condoms (make sure you bring them with you!) so you can avoid STDs or an
  unplanned pregnancy.
 • Do not let anyone convince you to not use a condom.
 • Set your limits.
 • Be careful with alcohol and drugs.
 • Still had unsafe sex? Get tested for STDs right away!

Prevention tips for burglary and break-ins during carnaval

While everyone is out celebrating carnaval, criminals take the opportunity to break
into homes while nobody is there. Here are some handy prevention tips:

 • Lock your house properly.
 • Buy an extra lock for the outside gate.
 • Be on the lookout for any unusual situations.
 • Check your outdoor lighting beforehand; darkness makes it even easier for criminals to
   sneak in.
 • Do you have a burglar alarm? Turn it on!