What To Do IF You Get Lost

Here are some tips on what to do if you get lost. 

 Compliments of the Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society.

Here are 5 tips if you get "lost"

  1. TIP #1
    Do Not Panic.  Maintain a positive mental attitude if you become lost.  Being lost is not dangerous if you are prepared.

  2. TIP #2
    Stay where you are.

  3. TIP #3
    Use signaling devices such as blowing a whistle.

  4. TIP #4
    Build or seek shelter; protect yourself from the rain, wind and excessive sun.

  5. TIP #5
    Make sure you are visible to searchers in helicopter or planes.

The key here is preparation.  Being lost is not dangerous if you are prepared.

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