| |  | make sure where you choose to sleep poses as little risk to your safety as possible |
| | | try to get hold of a sleeping bag or blankets |
| | | never sleep directly on the ground. Ensure there is some protection, with cardboard or paper, between you and the ground |
| | | if possible try to sleep on a bench rather than the ground |
| | | always eat and drink something |
| | | make sure your hands, feet and head are covered to retain body heat |
| | | never drink alcohol before sleeping as this causes dehydration and makes your body temperature drop. In extreme cases you could freeze to death. |
