Safe Space Aim

To keep our Electric Sky family safe by providing non-judgemental access to important resources and education that empowers all of us to keep our community healthy and safe. First Aid, Safe Space, and OutReach services will be available 24 hours a day. Looking out for ourselves and each other will ensure that we all have a good time. There will not be an EMS on site. In the case of a serious medical emergency please call 9-1-1 and please notify an Electric Sky volunteer as soon as possible.

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction is a combination of several services ensuring that everyone has access to the proper care and information necessary to promote a healthy community. Having infrastructure and organizations on-site that are prepared to help promote proper self-care, education, safe space and address any potential harms that could arise in this unique environment are key to a successful, safe, and healthy festival experience.

Why is Harm Reduction Important?

Though Electric Sky prohibits the use of any illegal substances, we must anticipate the reality that many people in our community may choose to engage in illicit drug and alcohol use regardless. It is our duty to ensure that we provide the best possible resource and education to ensure that everyone has a good time.

What Can I Do?

The first thing that we should do when we get to a festival is to familiarize ourselves with the health, safety, and harm reduction services that are available and where they are, including First Aid, Safe Space, and Security.

Festival environments can be very stimulating which often leads to people getting overwhelmed. Providing some downtime from the activities, even for just a minimal amount of time, along with a sweet snack or drink is a surefire way to help someone get their party shoes back on track. While participating in our event please pay attention to your wellbeing by regularly eating, staying hydrated, and getting necessary rest. It is also important to always be conscious of the substances we put into our bodies along with keeping an eye on those around us. Please reach out to our Safe Space and drug awareness team to get the appropriate resources and education.

Staying Hydrated

Dehydration is a huge source of festival First Aid visits. You can: 1. Drink lots of water (dancing makes you dehydrated); 2. Use electrolytes (they help you actually absorb the water you drink) 3. Eat plenty of water-rich fruits and veggies (many have naturally occurring electrolytes combined with moisture content to naturally hydrate you.

Food

Food: You need to consume natural energy to have energy. Aiming to eat at least two meals is the minimum to sustain body energy when dancing all weekend. Aiming to eat 3-4 meals & snacks is optimal.

Feet

Feet Health & Protection: Along with dehydration, feet are also huge culprits in festival First Aid tent visits. Plan to bring sturdy footwear and do not dance barefoot all weekend, especially at night when it is hard to see. Dust, mud, and dirt tend to dry out feet. Plan a system to wash, dry and moisturize your feet if you plan to go barefoot to avoid cracked feet.

Rest

Rest & Sleep: Take a break! No really, getting an adequate amount of sleep will ensure that you don’t miss out!

Consent

Building a healthy community and environment means respecting personal space and boundaries. Consent needs to be enthusiastically given before it is okay to engage in any activity that affects the experience of another. Consent can be retracted at any point and this needs to be respected. The best way to engage with consent and to maintain it is to actively check in with the other party at each step of an engagement. No one is obligated to dance with or give attention to another person, period. If you experience any unwanted attention notify any festival crew member or someone with a radio and they will be able to notify the correct services for you. A good way to stay safe is to go places in pairs and always notify someone of your whereabouts.

Substances

Mixing of substances is one of the most common drug-related activities that require emergency attention at festivals. Taking unknown substances or substances from unknown sources are other ways. PartySafe services have knowledgeable staff and resources about a variety of information from staying safe, to drug properties, to interactions. Being informed is the best way to stay safe. Remaining calm and notifying someone as soon as something starts to go south is the best way to deal with an unwanted substance use situation. Notify any crewmember or someone carrying a radio immediately. NEVER USE DRUGS BY YOURSELF & always call 9-1-1 in the event of a severe medical emergency.

Our Services:

Safe Space

Located next to the Jack Millikin Centre. Operated 24 hours a day by volunteers with a variety of experience and training. This is where you can come to take a comfy break from the festivities, find non-judgmental support, crisis intervention, or access information about drug awareness and sexual health. This is also where extra camping/festival supplies can be accessed in the event of an accident.

Outreach

These are our people on the ground. They are our eyes and ears of the festival. They help keep the site looking snazzy, provide people with festival information, direct people to the right services, or help provide support in times of crisis. Feel free to flag these ninjas down and ask them questions.

FIRST AID

Located next to the Jack Millikin Centre, it is operated 24 hours a day by volunteers. This is where you can go at any point of the festival to access our basic First Aid Services. There will not be an EMS on-site. In the event of a medical crisis please call 9-1-1 ASAP and please notify an Electric Sky volunteer as soon as possible.