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(1) the posting of emergency telephone numbers, if telephones are available;

(2) respect for and identification and avoidance of potential weather hazards;

(3) the identification and warning to campers of other potential hazards such as noxious plants, bears and other wild animals, cliffs, mine shafts, and polluted waters; and

(4) the development of contingency plans to deal with fire, natural disasters, lost campers, and other emergencies. (d) A contingency plan required by (c)(4) of this section must address the following items:

(1) the orientation of children and staff to procedures contained in the plan, including safety precautions and how to prevent dehydration, frostbite, heat exhaustion, hyperthermia, hypothermia, poisoning from plants and animals, sun poisoning, snowblindness, or drowning and procedures relating to transportation to emergency facilities;

(2) the development of a daily itinerary before departure for travel camping, with one copy retained at the facility and, whenever possible, additional copies given to responsible local individuals at each point on the itinerary before departure;

(3) fire drills within 24 hours after setting up camp at a stationary camp;

(4) the means for establishing effective two-way emergency communication no later than 24 hours after the need to communicate arises; and

(5) timely involvement of law enforcement and other external agency assistance, when necessary. (e) A facility must obtain advance approval from the child’s placement worker before a child may participate in an experience under this section. If high risk activities are anticipated, the department may also require approval from the child’s parent. A young child may not participate in a wilderness or adventure experience. (f) A facility may not force or coerce a child to participate in any adventure experience, but may require a child to observe an adventure experience to assist the child in overcoming fears or to foster an interest in participating in a particular activity. (g) A facility may not allow

(1) airborne activities including bungee jumping, hang gliding, and parachuting;

(2) any activities requiring firearms or archery; and

(3) travel in any water craft across waters known to be a danger or across waters in questionable weather conditions. (h) A facility shall submit a description to the department and permit an on-site inspection before implementing any of the following high risk adventure activities: