Here Are 10 Things You Better Have If You Want To Survive In Arizona
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Monica Spencer
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Between nature, the climate, its people and politics, Arizona can be a pretty harsh place to live. Here are a few tips on how to survive in the Grand Canyon state.
Or, perhaps more accurately, access to water. A respect for its role in sustaining life in the desert is also a requirement a lot of people tend to forget.
10 minutes outside in the summer and you'll start burning. Why risk the possibility of skin cancer?
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Read the "Valley and State" section of the Republic or any comments section online. We can get hardheaded in our opinions whether or not we're right.
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A lot of times, those opinions are completely contrary to what you think and just make you want to facepalm.
Just kidding, no one actually uses these but keep telling newcomers we do. Most people seem to just suffer through the burn until they can no longer feel subsequent burns.
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How many times do we see in the news people getting stuck in flash floods, getting lost on mountain trails, people experiencing heat exhaustion at the bus stop, or getting bitten by an animal each year? Common sense is free, so use it a little more often.
This is related to number six simply because of the extraordinary number of people who have died while hiking this year alone. Sure, a number of those deaths happened to visitors but plenty were Arizona residents as well. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion or, during winter in the cooler regions, hypothermia.
A significant amount of Arizona is wilderness or undeveloped areas and hopefully it stays that way. Because of this, learn how to interact with nature appropriately for the health of both you and our environment. A good place to start is to not litter and remember not to feed wildlife. It’s basic but something everyone can and should practice more frequently.
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Unfortunately for most people, public transportation is not an option. Let’s face it; Arizona is a car-dependent environment whether you live in rural or urban areas. What public transportation exists could use a lot of improvement, like more frequent bus arrivals and more routes into the suburbs. Until those improvements are made, having a vehicle of some sort is helpful but don’t forget to share the road.
Not freezing or frying from the weather just makes life a little easier.
What other tips would you give for surviving in Arizona? More importantly, do you actually know of anyone who uses oven mitts to open doors?
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