Health and Safety for Volunteer Groups
We welcome the opportunity of working with you at the July 2004 event and future programs. To ensure that you visit is not marred by an accident please read the following information provided.
July weather in southwestern Pennsylvania can be hot and humid with daytime high temperatures ranging from the mid 80's to low 90's. All participants of the tactical are required to have a functioning mid-eighteen century style canteen.
The event requires a great deal of marching to and from camp and tactical area. Distance will range from a mile to two miles per program depending on which impression you are doing (French & Indians have the longer hike). The terrain is hilly with campsite located in a valley. Participants will be walking on a variety of surfaces ranging from macadam and stone chip roads to uneven dirt and grass hiking trails.
Know your limitations on a hot day. Do not be a hero and pass-out due to heat exhaustion or worse become a victim of heat stroke. The warning signs are listed on the following web address: www.familydoctor.org/handouts/088.html. If you begin to feel unwell during the program please advise your company commander or National Park Service personnel.
Although the park places strong emphasis on accuracy, your health comes first. With severe heat, heavy regimental coats, packs, bedrolls and other "extra" gear and clothing should be left in camp. Divisional and company officers are responsible for ensuring the participants are not overburdened with extraneous clothing and equipment.
Unsafe use and handling of historic weapons is dangerous to fellow participants and park guests and reflects poorly on the re-enactment/living history hobby. Failure to follow National Park Service black powder guidelines will force the removal of offending individual(s) and/or groups. A listing of guidelines is found on the this web site at www.nps.gov/fone/250/blackpowder.htm
"Where Three Worlds Collide
- 250th Anniversary Commemoration"
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