• Dress in layers. Southwest Nebraska can be very cool in the morning. After the sun comes up, it will warm up noticeably.

• Bring sunscreen to put on after the sun is up.

• Bring appropriate eye protection. Sun and wind could be your enemies on a bright, sunny or windy day.

• Don't smoke anywhere near the balloons! A lit cigarette could possibly ignite a balloon's fuel tank and an ash can melt the balloon envelope.

• Decide among your group where you should meet in case someone gets separated or lost.

• Make sure your children have some identification on them.

• Be cautious when driving. Please don't "drive and watch" at the same time. Hot Air Balloons are a magnificent site and can be distracting, so move completely off to the side of the road to watch.

• Beware of vehicles moving around the air field, especially emergency vehicles needing to get through the crowd.

• For evening events, bring a flashlight. Also, take note of where you have parked your car. It's more difficult to find in the dark. 

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