Essential Safety Info and Tips
Essential Safety Info and Tips
The outdoors intention part to it , allows people to
advise their families/friends what they are doing in detail.
It is important to always check the weather forecast.
Lost persons should always remain where they are.
Helicopters flying at night with Night Vision Goggles are able to pick up small amounts of light from great distances. This includes cell phone screens.
If during the day, make yourself seen by getting to the nearest clearing, shaking a tree if under a canopy of deep bush or getting a smoky fire going.
Cell phones should be used sparingly and turned off when in bad coverage areas, as they can use a large amount of power seeking coverage when on.
Lost persons can keep warm by seeking shelter, using foliage and exercising on the spot.
Know your limits - keep within your physical limits and experience.
Take sufficient supplies - always plan for the worst case scenario.
Having a whistle is useful as the sound can travel long distances and it uses minimal energy.
Personal Location Beacons fitted with GPS if activated can put your position down to a few metres. It is vital they are registered and your records updated accordingly.
If lost and in coverage call 111 and if available give a GPS reference, otherwise answer questions asked by the call taker.
The website for essential safety info and tips is: http://www.adventuresmart.org.nz
